Nam Tok for Two

Name: Nam Tok for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
Ingredients: 2 ounces, dried rice vermicelli; 1 (8-ounce), flank steak, trimmed; , Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons, lime juice (2 limes); 3 tablespoons, fish sauce; 1 tablespoons, packed brown sugar; 1 , small red onion, halved and sliced thin; ½ , cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons, minced fresh mint; ½ head, Bibb lettuce (4 ounces), leaves separated; 2 tablespoons chopped, dry-roasted peanuts

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Traditionally, the steak for Thai-style beef salad is marinated for hours before cooking. We came up with a far quicker method.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from All-Time Best Dinners for Two

SERVES2

TIME45 minutes

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from All-Time Best Dinners for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

After letting the steak rest, we sliced it and then tossed it with a tangy, Asian-inspired dressing. Meanwhile, we combined sliced onion and cucumber as well as some cilantro and mint with cooked rice noodles and more of the dressing. The s...

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