Yam Nuea Thai Beef Salad
Elevate your salad game with Yam Nuea Thai Beef Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that balances savory, tangy, and spicy notes in every bite. This Thai classic features tender slices of perfectly seared beef sirloin, paired with a refreshing medley of crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like cilantro and mint. Dressed in a zesty combination of lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of palm sugar, this salad delivers the signature sweet, sour, and umami-packed flavors Thai cuisine is renowned for. With a light sprinkle of optional roasted peanuts for added crunch, Yam Nuea is not just a salad—it’s a bold and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a show-stopping addition to your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g Beef sirloin (or flank steak)
- 100 g Lettuce (mixed greens or any variety)
- 150 g Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 small Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 30 g Fresh cilantro leaves
- 20 g Fresh mint leaves
- 2 Bird's eye chilies (finely sliced - adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Palm sugar (or brown sugar as a substitute)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil
- 30 g Roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing the beef. Season the sirloin or flank steak with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the pan is hot, sear the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Let it rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
While the beef is resting, prepare the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry the lettuce, then arrange the mixed greens on a serving platter.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and red onion to the lettuce. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and mint leaves over the top.
Now, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, palm sugar, and finely sliced bird's eye chilies. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Slice the rested beef thinly into bite-sized strips and add them to the salad.
Pour the dressing over the beef and vegetables. Gently toss everything to combine, ensuring the beef and vegetables are coated in the dressing.
For an optional garnish, sprinkle roasted peanuts over the top for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yam Nuea Thai Beef Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 338 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3475 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 134.0 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3061 mg | 65% | |
*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.
