Tim's Tantalizing Thai Salad Recipe

Name: Tim's Tantalizing Thai Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces filet steak or 16 ounces sirloin; 2 Thai chiles, cut into rings; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1 romaine lettuce hearts; 1 bunch fresh Thai basil, leaves only; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only; 5 mint leaves; 1 red onion, sliced into thin rings; 1 edible orchid; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla); 5 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

16 ounces filet steak or 16 ounces sirloin
2 Thai chiles, cut into rings
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 romaine lettuce hearts
1 bunch fresh Thai basil, leaves only
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
5 mint leaves
1 red onion, sliced into thin rings
1 edible orchid
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
5 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper

1
Mix lime juice, fish sauce, peanut oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Add the constarch to the beef strips and toss.
4
Add 3 TB oil to a heavy bottomed pan and heat to medium-high.
5
When the oil is hot, but not smoking add the beef strips and stir constantly, about 5 minutes.
6
Add a pinch of salt and sugar.
7
The starch will stick to the pan, but that is ok.
8
Add the chiles and cook two minutes more.
9
Add the garlic and cook another minute, remove and set aside to cool to lukewarm.
10
Slice the romaine lettuce in half lengthwise, and then each half into thin strips, and spread them out on a serving platter.
11
Top with the beef, and add the fresh herbs on top.
12
Drizzle dressing on it, break the orchid into three parts and add on top.
13
Serve immediately.

611

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces filet steak or 16 ounces sirloin, 2 Thai chiles, cut into rings, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Tim's Tantalizing Thai 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.

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Tim's Tantalizing Thai Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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