Vietnamese Beef Salad: A Fresh and Easy Summer Recipe

🌿 Discover the secret of a Vietnamese beef salad full of freshness and flavor!
Imagine a tender fillet of beef, just seared over high heat, combined with the light acidity of green mango, the crunchy texture of cucumber, and the delicate aroma of fresh herbs like coriander, mint or Thai basil... All enhanced by a homemade nuoc mam sauce, at once sweet, salty and tangy.

🥗 Vietnamese beef salad, called Gỏi bò bóp thấu, is much more than just a starter: it's a veritable explosion of textures and flavors. It's the perfect starter for a meal, or a great accompaniment to a friendly summer barbecue.

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Why try this recipe?

📍 Authentic flavor: popular recipe in Vietnamese festive meals.

🔧 Simple ingredients, available locally or on HelloAsia.ch.

🌿 Perfect for summer: fresh, crunchy, tangy.

Vietnamese Beef Salad

Ingredients for beef salad (serves 4)

For the beef:

• 400 g of beef fillet

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp chopped red onion

• 1 tsp honey

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Ground pepper

For green vegetables and fruits:

• 1 onion (white or red)

• 1 sour green mango

• 1 grated carrot

• 1 cucumber

• 100g fresh pineapple, sliced

• 1 red chili pepper (optional)

• Fresh herbs: coriander, mint, Thai basil

Others :

• 3 tbsp roasted peanuts (crushed)

• 1 tbsp fried onions

• Ice cubes + salt water for soaking

For the nuoc mam sauce (sweet fish sauce):

• 2 tbsp nuoc mam (fish sauce)

• 3 tbsp lime juice

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp water

• Finely chopped garlic and chili pepper

How to prepare marinated beef salad

1. Marinate the beef:
Thinly slice the beef. Mix it with the oil, soy sauce, onion, honey, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the vegetables and fruits:
Thinly slice the onion, cucumber, green mango, and pineapple, and grate the carrot. Soak the onion in lemon water to soften the flavor. Chop the herbs.

3. Cook the beef:
Heat a skillet with a little oil. Quickly stir-fry the beef over high heat until medium-rare (2-3 minutes).

4. Prepare the sauce:
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the nuoc mam sauce. Taste and adjust as needed.

5. Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, combine the fruits, vegetables, and herbs with a little dressing. Add the warm beef and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Mix well by hand to combine the flavors.

6. Dress:
Serve on a large plate, sprinkled with crushed peanuts and fried onions. Serve with shrimp chips if desired.

Hello Asia Tips

🌿 Choose a fresh, bright red, tender-touch beef fillet.
🍳 For optimal mixing, use your hands.
💕 Serve immediately to keep the texture crisp.

Conclusion

Vietnamese Beef Salad

Marinated Beef Salad with Green Fruits (Gỏi bò bóp thấu) is a typical Vietnamese recipe that's healthy, colorful, and flavorful. It's perfect for surprising your guests at a summer meal or as an exotic starter.

📅 Find the essential Vietnamese ingredients on HelloAsia.ch to prepare this refreshing dish at home!