Nam Tok (Spicy Thai Beef Salad)

🛒 Ingredients

• Beef flank steak 150 g · 250 kcal
• Red onion 40 g · 16 kcal
• Mint leaves 10 g · 5 kcal
• Cilantro 10 g · 2 kcal
• Spring onion 10 g · 3 kcal
• Fish sauce 25 g · 15 kcal
• Lime juice 20 g · 6 kcal
• Palm sugar 10 g · 38 kcal
• Toasted ground rice (Khao Kua) 10 g · 35 kcal
• Dried chili flakes 2 g · 6 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Grill the beef flank steak over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness.
2. Remove the beef from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice it against the grain.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced beef, sliced red onion, mint leaves, cilantro, and spring onion.
4. Prepare the dressing by whisking together fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, toasted ground rice, and dried chili flakes until the sugar dissolves.
5. Pour the dressing over the beef and herb mixture, then toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
6. Serve Nam Tok immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh mint and cilantro.