Thai lamb salad
Whenever I’m yearning for a taste of my travels to Thailand, my go-to is the Thai lamb salad. Remembering the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, this dish feels like a passport to those vibrant streets. Packed with zesty flavors and tender lamb, it’s more than just a salad; it’s an adventure on a plate.
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Nutritions
Nutrition Facts
Thai lamb salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Cholesterol
55
mg
18
%
Sodium
420
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- Fresh lamb steaks: 8 oz about 227 grams if you’re metrically inclined!
- A handful or two of mixed salad greens: Roughly 2 cups 60 grams
- A vibrant red bell pepper: sliced up thinly
- Half a cucumber: I like mine sliced but you do you!
- A small red onion: whisper-thin slices are the key
- Mint leaves: Fresh from the garden about 1/4 cup (10 grams)
- Cilantro: Another 1/4 cup 10 grams
- Juice from a zesty lime
- A dash of fish sauce: 2 tbsp 30 ml
- A sprinkle of brown sugar: 1 tsp 5 grams
- One feisty red chili: finely chopped and de-seeded for the faint-hearted!
- Peanuts the unsung hero: 1/4 cup (35 grams), roasted and lovingly crushed
Instructions
- Fire up a grill pan on medium-high, imagining the street-side grills of Bangkok.
- Season those lamb steaks with love (and a bit of salt and pepper).
- Grill ’em good – 3-4 minutes each side. You want them tender and juicy.
- Let the lamb catch its breath for a bit, then slice thinly.
- Toss the salad greens, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion in a big ol’ bowl.
- In a sidekick bowl, whip together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and that fiery chili for a dressing that’ll kick!
- Bathe the veggies in the dressing, mix them up.
- Add your lamb slices, let them mingle.
- Finally, sprinkle with mint, cilantro, and those hero peanuts.
Notes
Want a creamier dressing? Spoon in some natural yogurt or a splash of coconut milk.
Customize your fire level – more or less chili, it’s your call.
Roasting the peanuts? Game-changer. The aroma is intoxicating!
Letting meat rest isn’t being lazy; it’s sealing in the juices. Scoop your Thai lamb salad into a bowl that’s seen some adventures. A cool herbal tea or a tangy lime soda makes a great sidekick. Every bite, every flavor transports you – from your dining table straight to a Thai sunset. Enjoy this taste tour, brought to you by AH7’s kitchen escapades. Safe travels, food explorers!
Customize your fire level – more or less chili, it’s your call.
Roasting the peanuts? Game-changer. The aroma is intoxicating!
Letting meat rest isn’t being lazy; it’s sealing in the juices. Scoop your Thai lamb salad into a bowl that’s seen some adventures. A cool herbal tea or a tangy lime soda makes a great sidekick. Every bite, every flavor transports you – from your dining table straight to a Thai sunset. Enjoy this taste tour, brought to you by AH7’s kitchen escapades. Safe travels, food explorers!
