Kiawe-Grilled Flank Steak and Spicy Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Kiawe-Grilled Flank Steak and Spicy Green Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces salad oil; 2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced (lower part of inner stem); 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice; 2 teaspoons patis (fish sauce); 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce; 1 Hawaiian or Thai chile pepper, finely minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sambal (chili paste); 8 ounces flank steak; 1 green papaya, skinned, seeded and julienned; 1 Maui onion, julienned; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned; Hawaiian sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Mixed greens, for garnish; 10 to 15 fresh mint leaves; 1/8 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

2 ounces salad oil
2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced (lower part of inner stem)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons patis (fish sauce)
4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 Hawaiian or Thai chile pepper, finely minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sambal (chili paste)
8 ounces flank steak
1 green papaya, skinned, seeded and julienned
1 Maui onion, julienned
1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
Hawaiian sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mixed greens, for garnish
10 to 15 fresh mint leaves
1/8 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Place all dressing ingredients in blender and puree until smooth.
2
Divide in half.
3
Marinate the steak covered and refrigerated overnight in half of the marinade/dressing.
4
Remove steak and discard the marinade.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Grill to medium rare and let rest 15 minutes.
7
When slightly cooled, thinly slice across the grain.
8
In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced steak, green papaya, onion, red pepper, and remaining dressing.
9
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
10
Serve on a platter or over mixed greens.
11
Note : Allow the flavors to marry by chilling the salad a couple of hours before serving.
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This salad holds very well and is good the next day.
13
Can also be prepared a day ahead.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces salad oil, 2 tablespoons lemongrass, minced (lower part of inner stem), 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger, 1 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Kiawe-Grilled Flank Steak and Spicy Green Papaya Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kiawe-Grilled Flank Steak and Spicy Green Papaya Salad

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