Nam Tok

Name: Nam Tok
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs flank steak; 2 tbsp uncooked sticky rice, dry; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp Thai chili flakes; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plucked; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A classic Thai grilled beef salad featuring warm tender steak tossed with fresh herbs, fiery chili flakes, and nutty toasted rice powder.

25 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

ThaiDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbPaleoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs flank steak
2 tbsp uncooked sticky rice, dry
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp Thai chili flakes
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plucked
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Toast 2 tbsp dry uncooked sticky rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then grind into a coarse powder.
2

Sear 1.5 lbs flank steak in a hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F for medium-rare.
3

Rest the flank steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
4

Transfer sliced flank steak to a bowl and mix with 3 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp Thai chili flakes.
5

Fold in 4 thinly sliced shallots, 2 chopped scallions, 1/2 cup plucked fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and ground uncooked sticky rice before serving.

Questions

How long does Nam Tok keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Nam Tok?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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