Thai Beef Salad with Mint and Lime

Ingredients

• 280g beef sirloin, cut into strips
• 4 tbsp fish sauce
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 red chillies, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 30g fresh mint leaves
• 20g fresh coriander
• 15g fresh thai basil
• 100g mixed salad greens
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat coconut oil in a wok or large pan over high heat; sear beef for 2 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature at least 63°C/145°F), then slice thinly.
2. Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, chillies, and garlic in a large bowl.
3. Toss in the warm beef, shallots, mint, coriander, and Thai basil; let sit 2 minutes to meld.
4. Arrange salad greens on a plate and top with the beef mixture.
5. Drizzle any remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.
6. Taste and add extra fish sauce, lime, or chilli according to preference.