Southeast Asian Steak Salad Food

SOUTHEAST ASIAN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Tear romaine into pieces into a bowl. Halve cucumber lengthwise and seed. Thinly slice cucumber crosswise and add to romaine. Chill romaine mixture, covered. Mince shallot, jalapeño, and garlic (wear rubber gloves when handling jalapeño) and in a large bowl stir together with lime juice, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, fish sauce, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
• Pat steak dry and season with salt. In an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté steak 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• While steak is standing, stack mint leaves and thinly slice. Toss mint with romaine mixture and all but about 2 tablespoons dressing until combined well. Divide salad between 2 plates and slice steak. Toss steak with remaining dressing and arrange on salads.

ASIAN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high.
• Sprinkle steaks with just salt and pepper.
• Combine cabbages, 2 T.
• of the lime juice and 1 t.
• of the Hoisin Sauce.
• Toss well and set aside.
• Grill steaks to personal preference.
• When done cut crosswise into this slices.
• Combine the remaining ingredients with the slightly marinated cabbage and toss well.
• Arrange salad on four plates and divide the meat equally between them.

STEAK SALAD WITH FISH SAUCE AND MINT

Steps:

• If you're grilling, start a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill. Grill steak about 4 minutes a side for medium rare. (If you're cooking inside, preheat oven to its maximum, 450 to 500 degrees. Heat ovenproof skillet on stove over high heat until it smokes. Place steak in skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast about 4 minutes a side for medium rare.)
• Meanwhile, wash greens and toss with mint. Whisk or blend remaining ingredients together, taste, and adjust seasoning.
• Let steak rest for a minute before slicing, and then place it atop greens, with its juices. Dress with vinaigrette, and serve.

WARM ASIAN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
• Pour 1/4 cup of dressing over steak in a shallow non metallic dish, turning to coat.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
• Reserve remaining dressing.
• Grill steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium (if steak is about 1 inch thick).
• Let steak rest for a few minutes before carving.
• Slice thinly on the diagonal.
• In a serving dish,toss reserved dressing with salad greens, asparagus,red pepper,cucumber, green onions and coriander, if using.
• Arrange steak over salad, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.