Vietnamese Beef Salad Food

VIETNAMESE SUGAR CURED BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Remove any visible fat from meat.
• Marinade meat in sherry for 10 minutes.
• Remove beef from sherry marinade.
• Crush the sugar, coriander seeds, salt and white peppercorns in a mortar and pestle, then coat marinated beef.
• Lay a double layer of plastic wrap out on a flat surface.
• Wrap beef tightly in wrap with sugar and salt and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• After 24 hours, remove the wrap and wipe off the sugar and salt with some paper towel.
• You can rinse this off if desired under water.
• Thinly slice beef and serve over Vietnamese salad then drizzle with dressing.
• Dressing: Combine dressing ingredients and pour half over the cucumber, bean sprouts and herbs and toss well.
• Serve on a bed of cooked and drained vermicelli topped with combined cucumber, sprouts and herbs, then layer with sugar-cured beef and extra dressing.

VIETNAMESE SHAKING BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients; set aside.
• Gently combine all salad ingredients and arrange on a platter.
• To prepare the beef: Combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce and beef in a medium bowl and toss to coat the meat evenly.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry quickly until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the beef and quickly stir-fry it until just charred on the edges, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add to the bowl with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pineapple and Asian basil to the beef mixture.
• Arrange the beef mixture and all its juices on the watercress and serve immediately.

VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SALAD BOWLS

Steps:

• Make the Vietnamese dipping sauce, in advance if possible (e.g. the day before). Cover with cling wrap and set aside until needed.
• Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix in the beef strips and set aside.
• Prep the vegetables.
• Cook your rice noodles as directed on the packaging and leave it in a strainer until needed.
• Bring a large fry pan or skillet to high temperature. Add 1 tbsp of oil and flash fry the beef strips until medium/medium-rare.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Dry-fry the beef in a frying pan until nicely browned and starting to crisp, then pour off any fat. Add the chopped chilli and garlic, and fry for a few more mins. Add the oyster sauce and lime juice, and cook for another 5 mins until sticky.
• To assemble the salad, divide the rice noodles between bowls, top with the beef, then place a handful of carrot, beansprouts and mint leaves around each bowl. Sprinkle with peanuts and the sliced chilli. Before eating, toss all the ingredients together.

VIETNAMESE SHAKING BEEF SALAD (PALEO, GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the beef cubes with the marinade ingredients. I like to use my hands to rub the meat with all the sauces, garlic and chilli. Cover the bowl or transfer the meat to a container and marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes and longer if you can. If you're short on time, 15-20 minutes will do but the meat won't be as tasty.
• Combine the sliced onions with pickling ingredients and rub with your hands. Allow marinating in a bowl for 10-15 minutes or longer as well.
• Prepare the salad ingredients. You can toss everything in a bowl or serve this dish on a platter like in my photos.
• To cook the beef, remove from the fridge for 10 minutes to come to room temperature (unless it's already out). Heat 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil or macadamia oil over high heat. Add the beef in two batches (hold off some of the sauce) and fry for 3 minutes each batch. I like to let the meat cook for 1 minute before I start turning the pieces over so it can brown slightly. Once the batches are done, return all beef to the pan together with any remaining marinade. Now, stir-fry or shake the pan to get everything nicely tossed together and cook for another minute.
• Serve the cooked beef with all the juices over the salad and top with pickled onions (or have those in a side dish).

VIETNAMESE BEEF AND RICE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Toss in the rice noodles and boil for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and allow the noodles to stand in the water for 5 more minutes. Dump into a colander and rinse under cold water, then cover with a damp towel and set aside at room temperature.
• In a dry wok or large skillet over medium heat, stir-fry or shake the peanuts just until aromatic, warm, and a soft brown color. Crush the peanuts in a mortar until coarsely ground.
• In a large bowl, toss the bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, scallions, and lettuce.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, and sugar and heat until bubbles just begin to form. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Add the garlic, chile, and lime juice to the mixture.
• Slice the beef into 1/16 inch strips and combine in a bowl with 2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass, the fish sauce, and half the garlic. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
• In a wok or large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Working in 2 batches, stir-fry the onion, remaining lemongrass, and remaining garlic just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the beef, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef but leave it in the wok or skillet.
• Return the first batch of beef and the vegetables to the wok, season with the sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir-fry until warmed through. Remove from the heat.
• Divvy the rice noodles among 4 bowls or plates, top with the vegetable mixture, and sprinkle with the crushed peanuts. Pile the beef on top and sprinkle with the remaining peanuts. Pass the dipping sauce on the side for drizzling or dipping.

THE BEST BúN Bò Xả ỚT - VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF RECIPE

Steps:

• At least 1 hour before (overnight is better), marinate the beef: crush 1 tablespoon of sugar, half the ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, half the lemongrass, and 1 Thai chili in a mortar and pestle. Combine with the thinly sliced beef, along with 1 tablespoon each of fish sauce, oyster sauce, and oil. Mix well, then cover and store in the fridge.
• At the same time, make your fish sauce: combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 4 cloves of garlic, and 2-4 Thai chilies (as comfortable) in a mortar and pestle. Crush into a fine paste, then transfer to a jar along with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 cup of water. Store in the fridge.
• When you are ready to eat, cook your vermicelli to the time indicated on the package (usually 3 minutes), then drain and rinse well with cold water. Set aside. Prepare your vegetables. In the photo, I used quick pickled cucumbers, purple cabbage, lettuce, cilantro, lime, and fried onions.
• To make quick pickled cucumbers, thinly slice 1/4 of an English cucumber, then toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse in cold water.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Fry your remaining 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass until crispy and golden brown, then drain and set aside, reserving the oil.
• Add the marinated meat to the skillet and fry until well charred on both sides. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your nonstick skillet.
• Arrange vermicelli, vegetables, and beef in a bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup of the fish sauce, then top with fried lemongrass, fried shallots, a squeeze of lime, and sliced chilies, as desired.

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine sugar, rice vinegar and lime juice and stir to dissolve. Add fish sauce, garlic, ginger, chiles and 1/2 cup water and stir together. Let sit for 15 minutes for flavors to meld. (May be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.)
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add rice noodles, stir and turn off heat. Let noodles soften (5 to 8 minutes, depending on brand), then drain and rinse with cold water. Leave in colander at room temperature.
• Meanwhile, combine beef, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and lemon grass in a bowl. Massage seasoning into beef and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Line a serving bowl or four individual large wide soup bowls with a few lettuce leaves and top with noodles.
• Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. When wok is nearly smoking, add beef and quickly stir-fry until lightly browned and just cooked, about 2 minutes. Work in batches if necessary so meat browns and doesn't steam. (If you do not have a wok, you may use a cast iron skillet and work in batches.)
• Top noodles with cooked beef, scallions, carrot, cucumber and daikon. Sprinkle with herbs, crushed peanuts and fried shallots (add sprouts if using). Drizzle lightly with dipping sauce and pass remaining sauce at table.

VIETNAMESE LEMONGRASS BEEF AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli noodles and cook until softened, 12 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water, stirring to separate the noodles. Set aside.
• Combine lemongrass, soy-based seasoning, sherry, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl. Marinate flank steak in mixture, tossing evenly, and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make sweetened fish sauce. Pour warm water into a small bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in fish sauce, Thai peppers, and garlic. Adjust to taste. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sliced flank steak until firm but slightly pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Arrange cooked vermicelli noodles in bowls for serving. Place steak on top and garnish with Thai basil leaves, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Pour sweetened fish sauce over the top.