Vietnamese Sugar Cured Beef Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Vietnamese Sugar Cured Beef Salad, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Tender strips of beef sirloin are marinated in a simple sugar and fish sauce mixture, then quickly seared to lock in their caramelized richness. Served atop a crisp salad base of green leaf lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and fragrant herbs like mint and coriander, this dish is elevated by a zesty lime garlic dressing and a satisfying crunch of crushed peanuts. Ready in just 30 minutes, this refreshing salad makes an ideal light main course or appetizer, offering a harmonious medley of textures and bold Vietnamese flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp Fish sauce
• 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 finely sliced Red chili
• 100 g Green leaf lettuce
• 1 thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1 julienned Carrot
• 15 g Fresh coriander (cilantro)
• 10 g Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts
• 2 tsp Vegetable oil
• 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips, around 1-2 cm wide.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce. Toss the beef strips in the mixture to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare the salad base by washing and drying the green leaf lettuce, then tearing it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it on a large serving platter.

Step 4

Add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, fresh coriander, and mint leaves to the platter. Toss gently to combine.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, sliced red chili, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef strips and sear them quickly on each side until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 7

Arrange the cooked beef on top of the prepared salad. Drizzle the lime dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the top for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(749.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1382.8

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 357.6mg	0%
Sodium 3225.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 43.6g
Protein 116.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 246.0mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 2299.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 16.9%