Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad Ingredients

Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

• 400g Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak (thinly sliced)
• 2 stalks Lemongrass (white part finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 Shallots (minced)
• 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Black Pepper

For the Salad:

• 200g Rice Vermicelli Noodles (cooked and drained)
• 1 cup Lettuce (shredded)
• 1 Cucumber (julienned)
• 1 Carrot (julienned)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Herbs (mint, coriander, and Thai basil)
• 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts (for garnish)
• 1 Red Chili (thinly sliced, for garnish)

For the Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham):

• 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 Red Chili (thinly sliced, optional for heat)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef:

   • In a large bowl, combine chopped lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, and black pepper.
   • Add the sliced beef to the marinade, mix well, and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).

2. Prepare the Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add minced garlic and sliced chili. Set aside.

3. Cook the Beef:

   • Heat a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil, then stir-fry the marinated beef in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until the beef is browned and cooked through. Set aside.

4. Assemble the Salad:

   • In serving bowls, place a bed of cooked rice vermicelli noodles.
   • Top with shredded lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and fresh herbs (mint, coriander, Thai basil).
   • Add the cooked lemongrass beef on top.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Garnish the noodle salad with crushed peanuts and sliced red chili.
   • Drizzle with the nuoc cham dipping sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.

Enjoy your refreshing Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Noodle Salad!

This dish is a perfect balance of savory, fresh, and tangy flavors, with a delightful combination of textures from the tender beef, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs.