Yam Nuea Yang (Spicy Beef Salad)

From Southern Living, Cooking Light October 2001

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons sliced Thai red chiles or serrano chiles
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges (about 3/4 pound)

Preparation

Prepare grill or broiler.

Place steak on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

Cut the steak diagonally across grain into thin slices; cut each slice into 2-inch pieces.

Combine the steak, shallots, and remaining ingredients, and toss gently.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

214 (39% from fat)

Fat:

9.2g (sat 3.9g,mono 3.6g,poly 0.5g)

Protein:

25g

Carbohydrate:

7.6g

Fiber:

1.1g

Cholesterol:

59mg

Iron:

2.8mg

Sodium:

407mg

Calcium:

17mg

Big Thai vs. Thai Spice

As many of you know, I went to Thailand last year for approximately a month to volunteer at an elephant conservation. There was a restaurant there I was blessed to eat at 3x a day. Needless to say I gained about 10 lbs and have an insatiable addiction to Thai food. I've tried every place in Wilmington and love Thai Spice and Big Thai. I think Thai Spice has better Yam Woon Sen (spicy glass noodle salad) but Big Thai wins with their delectable coconut cake and pad thai.

Here are some pics from our last adventure to Thai Spice last week:

• Pad Thai

• Pad Prik (I think)

• Dried Red Chiles and Sriracha (these would kill me - Ryan loves them)

• Beloved Coconut Cake

Thai Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb peeled, large raw shrimp (16/20 count)
• Coconut Lime Rice
• 1 c. fresh cut cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
• 1/4 c. olive oil

Coconut Lime Rice:

• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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• Directions:
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• Coconut Lime Rice:
• Bring coconut milk, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in lime zest and juice.

Thai Pesto Shrimp:
Peel shrimp and devein. Prepare coconut lime rice.

Meanwhile, process cilantro, next 7 ingredients, and 3 tbsp. olive oil in a food processor, 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.

Stir Fried Pork with Basil (Pad Ga-Prao)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 2-30+ small chilies to taste
• 1 sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh green beans (chopped very small)
• 1/2 cup ground pork (or chicken/beef)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon black soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup basil leaves

Directions:

1. Smash chilies with a stone mortar & pestle if you have one, or use the side or back of a knife. Smash garlic, and set aside with the chilies.

2. Clean basil by picking off the leaves and flowers, and discarding the stems. Rinse and set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a pan until very hot on high heat. Throw in the chilies & garlic, and stir until browned. You should sneeze from the chili. (You may want to open a window.)

4. When the garlic is ready, add the pork. Break it up in the pan with your spatula, to make sure it cooks evenly. Fry until no longer red.

5. Add sugar, soy sauce, green beans, red bell pepper & fish sauce. Stir and let absorb.

6. When dry, add the water and the basil leaves. Stir until basil is wilted, and serve on rice.

7. If you want to top with a fried egg, add a bit more oil in the pan, and allow the oil to get very hot. Crack an egg in the middle. If it’s hot enough the egg will bubble up and sizzle. When browned on the edges, flip and wait until browned on the other side. Remove and place on top of the rice.

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