In Thailand, the Songkran celebration brings in the New Year with ritual water-throwing fun—and flavorful food! Among Thai cuisine’s signature ingredients are lemongrass, peanuts—and hot-hot chilies!
If you enjoy eating at a Thai restaurant today, try pad thai (stir-fried noodle dish), tom yum koong (broth-based soup), or spring rolls in rice paper. Go easy on fried menu options or curries made with coconut milk. Their calories can add up.
Another option: Prepare a Thai-inspired dish at home.
Thai-Style Beef Salad
- 1 pound lean beef sirloin steak (1⁄2 inch thick), fat-trimmed
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 11⁄2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 11⁄2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup cooked thin spaghetti (2 ounces dry)
- 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed
Cut beef into strips 2 inches long by 1/4 inch thick. In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry beef strips over high heat until brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan; cool to room temperature. To make dressing, in a small bowl mix soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; set aside. In a large bowl combine beef with lettuce, carrots, green onions, cooked spaghetti, and cilantro; toss with reserved dressing. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
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