April 4, 2008, Newsletter Issue #198: Thai Beef Salad

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This is an excellent Thai Beef Salad recipe ~ just be sure not to overcook the beef or it will be tough.

1 lb flank steak -- or sirloin
1 red pepper -- julienned
1 small cucumber -- julienned
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro -- coarsely chopped
3 sprigs fresh mint -- coarsely chopped
1 stalk lemon grass -- very thinly sliced
3 scallions -- thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons shallots -- thinly sliced
3 thai bird chilis -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
3 Tablespoons fish sauce

1. Grill steak to medium rare. Let sit to cool and thinly slice against the grain.

2. In a large bowl combine all vegetables, lemon grass, chilis, scallions, lemon grass, cilantro and mint.

3. Combine lime juice, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Pour over vegetables.

4. Add completely cooled sliced beef to vegetables and toss to coat.

5. Sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.

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