Grilled Mint
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Mint

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 500g beef flank steak
  • • 30g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 lime, juiced
  • • 1 birdseye chili, minced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slice the beef into thin strips and chop the mint finely.

2
Phase 2

Mix the fish sauce, sugar, half the mint, black pepper, garlic, and 1 tbsp of oil.

3
Phase 3

Coat the beef and marinate for 30 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Grill over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and medium-rare.

5
Phase 5

Stir the remaining mint with the lime juice and chili to make a mint-lime dip.

6
Phase 6

Serve the grilled beef with the mint-lime dip on the side.