This renowned salad originates from Thailand, and got its name because of the splashing sound of beef juices falling on a hot grill. Along with greens and fresh papaya, the perfect Thai beef waterfall salad can be achieved by following this easy recipe.
Beef Waterfall Salad
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
- 1-2 sirloin steaks, depending on the amount of meat you prefer
- Marinade
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Salad
- 1 large bowl lettuce leaves
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Handful of fresh mint or basil leaves, lightly chopped or torn
- 1 cup fresh coriander
- 1 cup fresh papaya, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, left whole or sliced in half
- Dressing
- 2 tbsp fish sauce*
- 3 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground peanuts
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour the marinade over the steaks.
- Place the steaks in the fridge to marinate for 30 min to an hour.
- Mix all salad dressing ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare and mix all your salad ingredients.
- Grill the steak until rare to medium rare.
- While steak is cooking, toss the salad with the salad dressing.
- Serve the salad into individual portions.
- Slice the steak as thinly as you can.
- Top each portion with a generous amount of sliced sirloin and serve immediately.
Notes
*Ingredient Substitution:[br]For one tablespoon fish sauce, use one tablespoon soy sauce mixed with one anchovy fillet, finely minced.
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