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Nam Tok Beef

Spicy Nam Tok Beef Salad: Fresh Flavors That Wow

Experience the vibrant flavors of Nam Tok Beef with this spicy salad—a perfect blend of fresh herbs and bold spices that will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Beef can substitute with pork or tofu
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice use fresh for best taste
  • 1/2 cup Shallots or red onions
  • 1/4 cup Coriander can substitute with parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions
  • 4 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves can be omitted
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Golden Mountain Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar or honey/agave syrup
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Thai Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Rice Powder can make at home

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Nam Tok Beef
  1. Marinate the Beef: Mix garlic, oyster sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, and white sugar. Coat the beef in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Grill the Beef: Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill beef for 5-10 minutes per side until charred and desired doneness is reached. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Slice the Beef: Slice rested beef against the grain into thin strips. Place in a mixing bowl.
  4. Make the Dressing: Combine fish sauce, lime juice, Thai chili flakes, and toasted rice powder in a bowl. Mix well.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Pour dressing over beef, and add shallots, green onions, mint, coriander, and kaffir lime leaves. Toss gently.
  6. Serve Immediately: Transfer salad to a platter and serve with sticky rice or jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor. Adjust spice levels according to taste preference.

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