Yam Nuea

Beef Salad

In Bangkok, this recipe is one of the favourite in restaurants and home kitchen alike.

Ingredient:

1 Ib (500g) tender beef steak

Salad Ingredients:

1/4 cup sliced onions
1 tomato, cut into wedges
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced red and green Thai chili peppers (prik khee noo)

Sauce Ingredients:

1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) fish sauce (nam pla)
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) lime juice
2 tablespoons mined garlic (kratiem)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro/coriander leaves (bai pak chee)
1/4 cup chopped green onions/scallions/spring onions, in 1-in (2.5-cm) pieces

How to cook:

1. Barbecue the beef over charcoal or broil/grill until medium to well done. Slice thinly and set aside.

2. Combine all the salad ingredients and add the sliced beef.

3. Make the sauce by mixing together all the ingredients, and toss with the salad just before serving.

SERVES 4