Thailand - Aromatic Grilled Beef Salad

Aromatic Grilled Beef Salad

Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients:

-       3/4 pound flank steak

-       1-tablespoon soy sauce

-       1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

-       2 teaspoons vegetable oil

-       4 cups shredded Napa cabbage

-       1 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms

Dressing

-       1/4-cup fresh limejuice

-       3 tablespoons soy sauce

-       1-tablespoon vegetable oil

-       1-teaspoon sesame seed oil

-       2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce

-       1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 4-inches, minced

-       1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots

-       1/4 cup chopped cilantro

-       1/4 cup chopped mint

-       3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil or sweet basil

-       Zest from 1 lime

-       1-tablespoon sugar

Directions:

-       In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well.

-       Let stand for 10 minutes for flavors to blend.

-       Marinate beef with soy sauce and pepper for 10 minutes.

-       Place a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.

-       Brush pan with oil. Place meat in pan and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides but still medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

-       Remove from pan, place on a cutting board, and loosely cover with foil.

-       Let stand for 10 minutes then cut meat across the grain on the bias.

-       Place cabbage and mushrooms in a large bowl.

-       Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing; pour remaining dressing over cabbage mixture and toss.

-       Place on serving plate.

-       In the same bowl, toss meat slices with the remaining dressing.

-       Spoon over cabbage and serve.