Thai Beef Noodle Salad

Step 1

Mix together the sesame oil and soy sauce and place in shallow dish. Marinate the beef in the mixture and set aside while preparing your other ingredients.

Step 2

To make the dressing, combine the sugar, soy sauce, spice, and lime juice in a medium bowl or jug.

Step 3

Slowly drizzle in the sesame and peanut oil, whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.

Step 4

To make the salad, place the noodles in a bowl and cover them with boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until the noodles are tender. Strain the water and set them aside.

Step 5

Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and let it rest for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Heat a griddle pan over high heat. Add beef and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Once the beef has rested, slice it thinly and set aside.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, toss the salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes and beef together.

Step 9

Refresh the noodles under cold water and drain again. Gently toss through the salad.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Step 11

To serve, sprinkle with roasted peanuts, red chilli, lime juice and mint leaves.