Thai Steak and Mango Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 small bib lettuce, washed, leaves torn
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp chopped, fresh red chili
- 4 coriander roots, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces sirloin steak
- 1 small firm mango, peeled, pitted and diced
- 4 large green onions, diced
- 2 tbsp Asian fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
TO PREPARE THE BEEF
- Using a food processor, pulse together the garlic, corriander roots, salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Spread the mixture on the steak.
- Heat the remaining oil in a heavy bottomed fry pan.
- Cook the steak about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from pan and allow to cool.
TO PREPARE THE SALAD
- Slice the cooked steak into thin strips.
- Place the prepared lettuce on the serving plate and arrange the mango, cucumber, green onion and strips of steak on top.
TO MAKE THE DRESSING
- In a small bowl combine the fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, red chilies and brown sugar.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved.
TO SERVE
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing and scatter cilantro leaves over the top.
Categories: Lunch & Dinner, Salads