Thai Beef Salad with Nam Jim Dressing
Published 28th January, 2020
Cuisine: Thai Serves: 4
Preparation: 30 Mins Cooking: 10 Mins
Ingredients
- 600g Barossa Fine Foods rump steak
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar, finely grated
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small packets bean thread vermicelli noodles
- ½ iceberg lettuce
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers
- ½ bunch mint
- ½ bunch coriander
- ½ bunch rau ram (Vietnamese coriander)
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
- Extra limes, to serve
NAM JIM DRESSING
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp palm sugar, finely grated
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
Method
- In a bowl combine the fish sauce, lime juice, soy, palm sugar, ginger and garlic, mix well. Trim the fat & sinew from the rump steak and add to the marinade, toss to coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- To prepare the noodles, place noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water for 4-5 minutes, drain and set aside
- Wash and cut the cucumbers in half lengthways and slice into thin slices, wash all herbs well to remove any sand and roughly chop. Shred the iceberg lettuce.
- Heat a grill pan or barbecue plate over high heat and cook the rump steak for 3-4 minutes on each side, remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut the beef into thin strips.
- To assemble the salad, place the noodles on a large platter top with the chopped herbs, shredded lettuce & cucumber. Place the cooked and sliced beef on top, sprinkle with the chopped peanuts & fried shallots, serve with the Nam Jim dressing and extra lime wedges.
NAM JIM DRESSING
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the sugar has fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
COOK’S TIP
- Fried shallots are available at Asian grocers or speciality supermarkets.
where to find us
- Find Barossa Fine Foods rump steak at select leading independent supermarkets, or visit your local Barossa Fine Foods retail store in South Australia.
