Rare Beef in Lime Juice Salad (Bo Tai Chanh)

rare beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: cooked beef

Chicken offers a leaner option, while cooked beef is more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget-friendly alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option, while cashews are often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a similar flavor, and vinegar is cost-effective.

Slice the fresh beef thinly and place in a bowl.

Mix lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a separate bowl until sugar dissolves.

Add minced garlic to the lime mixture and stir well.

Pour the lime mixture over the sliced beef and marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Thinly slice red onion and jalapenos; add to the beef mixture.

Chop mint leaves and other herbs; fold into the salad gently.

Finely chop chili and sprinkle over the salad for heat.

Arrange sesame rice crackers on a serving plate and spoon the beef mixture on top.

Garnish with crushed peanuts and fried onions before serving.

Serve immediately for the best flavor.

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