Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad Recipe

Name: Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb center cut beef tenderloin; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste; 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste, if desired; 2 small Thai red chili peppers (or serrano) or 2 small Thai green chili, minced (or serrano); 1/2 cup thinly slices shallot (about 2 large); 4 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 seedless cucumber

Servings: persons

1 lb center cut beef tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
2 tablespoons asian fish sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste, if desired
2 small Thai red chili peppers (or serrano) or 2 small Thai green chili, minced (or serrano)
1/2 cup thinly slices shallot (about 2 large)
4 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 seedless cucumber

1
Prepare grill (or preheat broiler).
2
Halve tenderloin horizontally to form 2 approximately 1-inch-thick pieces.
3
Rub both sides of each piece with black pepper, pressing it into meat.
4
Grill beef on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 to 8 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
5
(Alternatively, broil beef on oiled rack of a broiler pan about 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare.) Transfer beef to a cutting board and cool 30 minutes (I actually prefer it warm).
6
If desired, chill beef, loosely wrapped, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day to facilitate thin slicing.
7
But beef across grain into very thin slices.
8
In a large bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chilies until combined will (sugar should be dissolved if using).
9
Add beef, shallots, scallions, coriander, and mint and toss will.
10
Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of a fork and cut crosswise into thin slices.
11
Arrange cucumber around edge of a platter and mound beef salad in center.
12
Garnish beef with coriander sprig and serve with rice.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb center cut beef tenderloin, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste, 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce, to taste, and more.

Yes, Yam Nuea - Thai Beef 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.

Yam Nuea - Thai Beef Salad

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