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Thai Waterfall Beef Salad (Nam Tok)

Thai Waterfall Beef Salad (Nam Tok)

Phoebe Green
Indulge in the zesty allure of Thai Waterfall Beef Salad, a dish inspired by the bold flavors of northeastern Thailand. Traditionally served as a refreshing salad, Nam Tok combines succulent beef with aromatic herbs and a punchy dressing, creating a delightful dance of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine East / Southeast Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 pound sirloin steak preferably grass-fed for optimal flavor
  • ¼ cup roasted rice powder for fragrant texture
  • 2 small shallots thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup mint leaves fresh and fragrant
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced thinly
  • 3 stalks spring onions sliced diagonally

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce quality Thai brand preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 3 small bird's eye chilies finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preparing the Steak - Season the sirloin steak with salt and allow it to reach room temperature. Heat a grill or pan over high heat and sear the steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until a desirable medium-rare, registering 54°C (129°F) on a meat thermometer.
  • Resting the Steak - Let the steak rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes, allowing juices to reabsorb.
  • Making the Dressing - In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and chopped chilies. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Assembling the Salad - Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain. In a large bowl, toss together the steak slices, shallots, mint, cilantro, cucumber, and spring onions. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
  • Adding Roasted Rice Powder - Just before serving, sprinkle the roasted rice powder over the salad for a dry, aromatic crunch.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, replace beef with grilled tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1146mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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