Thai style beef salad

How to make Thai style beef salad recipe - Raw onion can be strong if you prefer a milder flavor, soak the strips of onion in cold water for 10 minutes before using, or use finely sliced scallions instead. Salade de boeuf style thaïlandais recette

Serves 4

Ingredients:

12oz (350g) leftover roast beef, sliced

2 carrots, cut into julienne strips

½ onion, cut into thin strips

4½oz (125g) bamboo shoots

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

handful of fresh mint leaves

handful of fresh basil leaves

handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), leaves only, plus extra for garnish

juice of 1 lime

2–3 tsp granulated sugar

1 fresh Thai or other small red hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1–2 tbsp Asian fish sauce, such as nam pla

Method:

1 Combine the beef, carrots, onion, bamboo shoots, mint, basil, and cilantro in a large bowl, and toss gently to mix. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

2 To make the dressing, in a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, sugar, chile, and fish sauce. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Pour the dressing over the salad, then garnish with extra cilantro leaves. Serve with roasted baby new potatoes on the side, if desired.

Thai style beef salad