Yum Nua

Yum Nua is a traditional Thai beef salad loaded with the vibrant flavors of lime, fish sauce, and chili. The dish blends tender beef strips with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and roasted rice powder for an appealing texture. The harmony of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements delivers an enjoyable burst of taste in each bite. This dish is straightforward to prepare and well-suited for a light yet fulfilling meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted rice powder
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the fish sauce, lime juice, and red chilies thoroughly.
2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the beef slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until medium rare. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grilled beef, onion, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and tomato.
4. Pour the fish sauce mixture over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
5. Sprinkle the roasted rice powder evenly on top before serving.

Keywords: Refreshing, Herbal, Spicy, Sour

Spice Rack: Red Chili, Cilantro, Mint

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