Yam Nua (Spicy Beef Salad)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 5 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) sirloin or flank steak
1–2 hot bird’s eye chilies (or serrano), finely chopped
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced diagonally
2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tsp palm or brown sugar
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
Handful cilantro leaves
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear or grill over high heat until medium-rare; rest and thinly slice.
2. Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chopped chilies to make the dressing.
3. In a bowl combine sliced beef, bell pepper, scallions, shallot, and cilantro.
4. Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine and let sit 2–3 minutes for flavors to meld.
5. Serve immediately as a main course with steamed rice or sticky rice.