Savour the vibrant flavours of Thailand with this zesty Thai Spicy Grilled Beef Salad. Fresh, juicy Australian striploin steak, seared to perfection, mingles with a medley of crisp greens and a tangy dressing that dances on the palate.
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Preparing Beef:
Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Preheat your cast iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, place the steaks in the pan. Cook for about 1 minute on each side for medium-rare. Be careful not to overcook.
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes in a warm place.
After resting, slice the beef into smaller, bite-sized cubes or thin slices.
Preparing Sauce:
In a large mixing bowl, combine onions, celery, spring onions, carrots, sweet basil, and cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing (lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar) until the sugar is fully dissolved.
In a separate small bowl, prepare tamarind dressing by mixing the tamarind sauce with coconut sugar until well combined.
Pour both dressings over the vegetable mixture. Add the red chili flakes and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressings.
To Serve: Place the beef over salad, pour the sauce over and decorate with sweet basil for garnish.