Lao beef nam tok
Lao beef nam tok is a delicious and flavorful dish. It typically consists of grilled or seared beef, thinly sliced and mixed with a variety of fragrant herbs and spices. The beef is usually tossed in a dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder, and toasted rice powder, which gives it a unique and delightful tangy flavor. It's often served with fresh vegetables and sticky rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef steak (such as sirloin or flank steak)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup shallots thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh vegetables (such as lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes) for serving
- Sticky rice for serving
Instructions
- Start by grilling or searing the beef steak to your preferred level of doneness. Allow it to rest for a few minutes, then thinly slice it against the grain.
- In a bowl, mix together the fish sauce, lime juice, toasted rice powder, chili powder, and sugar until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced beef to the pan and pour half of the dressing mixture over it. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the beef is well coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
- In a serving bowl, combine the beef with sliced shallots, green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves. Pour the remaining dressing mixture over the beef and toss everything together until well combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
- Serve the Lao beef nam tok with sticky rice and fresh vegetables on the side. You can wrap the beef in lettuce leaves or enjoy it as is.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 12g (4%)Protein: 48g (96%)Fat: 33g (51%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 138mg (46%)Sodium: 1603mg (70%)Potassium: 872mg (25%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 1702IU (34%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 68mg (7%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
