25 minDifficulty NormalMeat & mainsMain ingredients π₯©BeefRaw riceTamarindLimeCilantroGreen onionsOnionAvocadoTomatoFish sauceGochugaruSugarSaltPepperTags π·οΈunique dishbrunchhealthy meal
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed π2 servingsBeef (for grilling) 300gRaw rice 2 tbspTamarind 1/3 cupWarm water 1/3 cupLime 1Cilantro 1 bunchGreen onions 3 stalksOnion 1/2Avocado 1/2Dried tomato (or fresh tomato) a littleThai fish sauce 2 tbspGochugaru 1.5 tbspSugar 1 tbspSalt a littlePepper a littleRecipe π³In a dry pan, add the raw rice and toast over low to medium heat until golden brown, then grind with a mortar or blender to make nutty rice powder.Pour warm water over the tamarind to soak, then mash through a strainer to remove seeds and extract thick tamarind juice.Chop the onion, green onions, and cilantro (including stems) into small pieces regardless of size, and place in a bowl.Add lime zest and juice, gochugaru, sugar, Thai fish sauce, tamarind juice, and roasted rice powder to the bowl with vegetables, and mix well to make a thick dressing.Lightly season the beef with salt and pepper. If the beef has good marbling, grill in a dry pan (no oil) until golden brown on both sides.Let the grilled beef rest for a while, then once slightly cooled, slice diagonally into bite-sized strips.Peel the avocado and cut into large chunks. Also cut the dried tomato into bite-sized pieces.Toast the raw rice and grind into nutty rice powder.Soak tamarind in warm water and strain to extract juice.Mix chopped vegetables with lime, gochugaru, fish sauce, sugar, tamarind juice, and rice powder to make a sauce.Grill the beef, let it rest, then slice into strips.Toss the meat, vegetables, tomato, and avocado with the sauce.Cooking tips π‘If using commercial tamarind sauce with added sugar, reduce or omit the sugar in the recipe to balance the flavor.When preparing cilantro, chop the aromatic stems finely and include them to achieve the authentic deep flavor of Thai cuisine.Avocado easily breaks if mixed from the start, so first toss all other ingredients with the dressing, then gently fold in the avocado at the end.Recommended for πβFor those who want a unique and refreshing meat dish to stimulate appetite in summer.βFor those who want to enjoy a sweet and sour salad in authentic Thai style at home.