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1. Thai-style beef salad
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Thai-style beef salad For 2 people
Beef 400 gr Green onion 26 gr (chopped) Mint leaves 15 gr Cucumber 1 fruit Onion 1 bulb Tomato 2 fruits Chili 1 fruit Palm sugar 3 teaspoons Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 4 tablespoons Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good tomatoes
- Natural ripe tomatoes have a firm, plump skin and bright red color. If you look closely, you will see small specks in the flesh through the skin. When cut open, the flesh is red, has pulp, and white seeds.
- Choose firm tomatoes; avoid those that are soft as they spoil quickly.
- If the stem of the tomato is bright green and firmly attached to the body, it means the fruit is naturally ripe.
- Compared to naturally ripe tomatoes, chemically treated tomatoes usually lack aroma, are not red, and are quite firm. When cooked, they take a long time to soften, have little pulp, and a pale red color.
How to choose good cucumbers
- Shape: Choose cucumbers that are long, uniform, and straight, feel firm when picked up, and avoid those that have a bulging belly or small ends. Additionally, do not choose cucumbers that are too large or too small as they may be bitter.
- Cucumber skin: Choose cucumbers with intact skin, no dark spots or yellowing, and a layer of white powder on the outside. It’s best if they have small bumps on the body.
- Color: Choose cucumbers that are uniformly green. Avoid those that are light yellow or too dark green as they are often spoiled or treated with chemicals.
- Cucumber stem: If the cucumber still has its stem, is fresh, and the flower end has not fallen off, it is a young, fresh cucumber that will taste sweeter than the others.
How to make Thai-style beef salad
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Prepare and marinate the beef
Wash the beef thoroughly and let it drain.
Place in a bowl 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of palm sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then stir well. After that, coat the beef evenly with this mixture and marinate for about 15 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the onion and cut it into small wedges. Cut the tomato into wedges.
Remove both ends of the cucumber, cut it in half, and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds inside. Then, cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the chives. Slice the chili.
Pick the mint leaves and discard the wilted ones.
See more: 10 tips for cutting onions without tears -
Make the salad dressing
In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of palm sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice, then mix well.
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Grilled beef
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the beef and grill over medium heat until both sides are seared and slightly charred.
Remove the beef to a plate to rest for 5 – 10 minutes. Next, use a knife to slice the beef thinly.
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Mix salad
Arrange vegetables and beef in a bowl, drizzle with salad dressing, then mix well.
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Finished Product
Beef salad with fresh, crunchy vegetables, sweet and mild, tender beef cooked just right, combined with delicious sweet and sour sauce, nutritious.
2. Grilled Vegetable Beef Salad
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Vegetable Beef Salad For 4 people
Beef tenderloin 560 gr Roasted nuts 50 gr (chopped small) Cherry tomatoes 280 gr Lettuce 300 gr Gorgonzola cheese 56 gr Onion 1/2 bulb Red onion 3 bulbs Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon (or yellow mustard) Honey 1 teaspoon Olive oil 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar 60 ml Olive oil a little Salt a little Pepper a little
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How to prepare Grilled Beef and Vegetable Salad
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Prepare and marinate the beef
The beef is washed clean and drained.
Then, use your hands to evenly rub a little salt and pepper on both sides of the meat.
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Prepare the ingredients
Chop the shallots finely.
Wash the lettuce and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Grill the vegetables
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper, then place the onions and cherry tomatoes on it.
Drizzle a little olive oil, a little salt, and pepper on top, then grill for 10 – 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
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Pan-seared beef
Place the pan on the stove, apply a thin layer of oil, then add the beef and pan-sear each side for 5 minutes over medium heat until the surface is browned and turns a golden brown color.
Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
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Make the salad dressing
Add finely chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 60ml of wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper into a bowl.
Mix well to combine the ingredients.
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Mix the salad
Add the red lettuce, tomatoes, onions, 50g of roasted walnuts, 56g of Gorgonzola cheese, beef, and dressing into a bowl and toss everything together.
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Final Product
The salad has crunchy green vegetables, tender juicy beef, and creamy cheese served with a special mustard sauce, both delicious and nutritious.
3. Bitter Vegetable Beef Salad
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Bitter Vegetable Beef Salad Serves 2
Beef fillet 150 gr Bitter vegetable 150 gr Pineapple 1/4 fruit Lemon 1 piece Onion 1/2 bulb Chili 2 pieces Vietnamese mint 50 gr Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ pepper)
How to choose fresh, delicious bitter vegetables
- When choosing bitter vegetables, you should look for those that are bright green, not wilted, with leaves that are not yellowing and not bruised.
- You should choose land bitter vegetables, as they have a higher nutritional content and taste better than sea bitter vegetables.
- If you have bitter vegetables at home, you should pick them after the rain, as this is when they are the tastiest.
How to choose fresh, delicious pineapples
- You should choose fruits that are bright yellow from the stem to the tip, opting for round, short-shaped fruits that will have more flesh.
- You should choose fruits that are not too hard or too soft; when you press on them, they should not feel indented.
- Avoid fruits that are too soft, have a fermented smell, or those with green or black stems.
How to prepare Bitter Vegetable Beef Salad
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Prepare and marinate the beef
After buying the beef, wash it thoroughly a few times and let it drain.
Place the fillet beef in a bowl for marinating, adding 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Use your hands to rub the spices evenly on both sides of the beef so that it absorbs the flavor. Marinate the beef for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
After purchasing, wash the bitter vegetables, drain them, and cut them into pieces 5 – 7 cm long.
Cut off both ends of the onion, peel it, wash it, and then slice it thinly.
Wash the chili peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into strips.
Pick out the old and wilted leaves from the mint, wash it, drain it, and then chop it roughly.
After purchasing, peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, wash it, drain it, then cut out the core and slice it thinly.
Tip:- Soak the onion in ice water to reduce its pungency.
- Soak the bitter vegetables in rice washing water to clean them and reduce their bitterness.
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Grilled beef and pineapple
Place a pan on the stove, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the marinated beef into the pan and grill on high heat for 5 minutes. Continuously turn the beef to ensure it is evenly browned. After that, remove the beef to a plate.
Reuse the pan that you just grilled the beef in, add the pineapple, and grill the pineapple on high heat for 3 minutes. Then turn off the heat and remove the pineapple to a plate.
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Making salad dressing
Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to a bowl, then add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Mix the dressing well, you can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
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Complete the salad
You slice the seared beef, the thickness depending on each family’s preference.
You put all the prepared vegetables into a large bowl or basin to mix. Add about 2 tablespoons of dressing, mix well for 3 minutes, taste a little to see if the flavor is to your liking, and you can adjust the seasoning if needed.
When serving, you arrange the salad on a plate, add the seared pineapple, followed by the beef on top, and finally a bit of mayonnaise dressing.
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Final product
Beef salad with bitter vegetables served with a bit of mayonnaise dressing, tender sweet beef, salad soaked in a light bitterness, the dressing is creamy, a unique dish that is also extremely simple. It serves as both a palate cleanser and a diet meal for those of you who are losing weight.
How to choose good beef
- To select good beef, choose pieces that are bright red, with fat that is bright yellow and tendons that are white.
- Choose pieces with small, tender muscle fibers, not too smooth.
- When you press the meat with your hand, if it has good elasticity, does not stick to your hand, and has no bad smell, then it is good meat.
- For beef to make steak, choose external tenderloin, internal tenderloin, or shoulder tenderloin. These cuts of meat will be softer and sweeter when making steak.
Hope the above shares will help you make 3 delicious and nutritious beef salad dishes for the whole family. Điện máy XANH wishes you success in your cooking.
*Source of recipe and images from YouTube channel Marion’s Kitchen, Goodful and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay
