Vietnamese Beef, Green Papaya, and Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Beef, Green Papaya, and Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp chopped mint; 2 fresh hot Thai red chiles, seeded and minced; 1 tsp finely minced lemongrass; 1 tsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp light brown sugar; 12 oz (350g) filet mignon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 7 oz (200g) cellophane (mung bean) noodles; 9 oz (250g) green papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchsticks; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp Asian fish sauce
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tbsp chopped mint
2 fresh hot Thai red chiles, seeded and minced
1 tsp finely minced lemongrass
1 tsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp light brown sugar
12 oz (350g) filet mignon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 oz (200g) cellophane (mung bean) noodles
9 oz (250g) green papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

1
To make the dressing, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, mint, chiles, lemongrass, ginger, and brown sugar.
2
Preheat the broiler.
3
Season the steak with salt and pepper.
4
Broil for 34 minutes on each side, until medium-rare.
5
Transfer to a carving board and let cool.
6
Carve into thin slices.
7
Soak the noodles in a bowl of very hot water about 10 minutes, until softened.
8
Drain well and rinse under cold running water.
9
Cut into manageable lengths with kitchen scissors.
10
Heap the noodles, papaya, and steak in a platter.
11
Add the dressing and peanuts and toss.
12
Serve immediately.

248

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped mint, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Beef, Green Papaya, and Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Vietnamese Beef, Green Papaya, and Noodle Salad

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