Vietnamese Sugar Cured Beef Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Vietnamese Sugar Cured Beef Salad, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Tender strips of beef sirloin are marinated in a simple sugar and fish sauce mixture, then quickly seared to lock in their caramelized richness. Served atop a crisp salad base of green leaf lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and fragrant herbs like mint and coriander, this dish is elevated by a zesty lime garlic dressing and a satisfying crunch of crushed peanuts. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing salad makes an ideal light main course or appetizer, offering a harmonious medley of textures and bold Vietnamese flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Beef sirloin
- 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 finely sliced Red chili
- 100 g Green leaf lettuce
- 1 thinly sliced Cucumber
- 1 julienned Carrot
- 15 g Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 10 g Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts
- 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips, around 1-2 cm wide.
In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce. Toss the beef strips in the mixture to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Prepare the salad base by washing and drying the green leaf lettuce, then tearing it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it on a large serving platter.
Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, fresh coriander, and mint leaves to the platter. Toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, sliced red chili, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef strips and sear them quickly on each side until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Arrange the cooked beef on top of the prepared salad. Drizzle the lime dressing evenly over the salad.
Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 358 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3225 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 116.6 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2300 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
