Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Salads and Rolls
Thai Basil Salad and Rolls
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 350g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- • 1 cucumber, sliced
- • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 2 tbsp lime juice
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slice the beef thinly, pick the Thai basil leaves, and slice the cucumber.
2
Phase 2
Sear the beef in a hot pan for 1 minute per side until rare, then slice into strips.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar with 2 tbsp water until dissolved, and stir in the chili.
4
Phase 4
Combine the warm beef, cucumber, red onion, and Thai basil, pour over the dressing, and toss well.
5
Phase 5
Set aside for 5 minutes so the basil softens into the dressing.
6
Phase 6
Sprinkle with the crushed peanuts and serve.