This hearty salad contains many ingredients and flavorings commonly found in Thai cuisine, including lime juice, chile pepper, mint, bean sprouts, and peanuts.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1/4 cup fresh lime juice

　　1 tablespoon soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

　　3 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　2 boneless rib-eye steaks (each 8 ounces and 3/4 inch thick)

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　1/2 pound carrots (3 to 4 medium)

　　1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch ribbons

　　1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

　　1 cup fresh bean sprouts (optional)

　　1/3 cup salted peanuts, chopped (optional)

　　

Step 1

Make marinade: In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and oil. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper; place in a baking dish. Pour one quarter of the marinade over the steaks (reserve the remaining marinade); turn the steaks to coat. Let the steaks marinate up to 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the steaks on medium-high heat, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice the steaks across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices; halve the slices crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the reserved marinade.

　　

Step 3

With a vegetable peeler, cut the carrots into long ribbons (see photo). Add to the steak in the bowl, along with the lettuce and mint; toss to combine. Divide the salad among 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle with the bean sprouts and peanuts, if desired.

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