Thai Beef Salad

For the dressing, whisk together lime juice and sugar until dissolved, then stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Tasting is the key to making any dressing, so taste and taste again. You may need to add more of any ingredients. If you want a stronger dressing, add more soy; more sweet, add sugar; or if it’s too dense, then a bit more of sesame oil. Set aside.

Heat a griddle pan till smoking hot. Season the beef with salt and pepper, rub with olive oil and cook 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on the size of the steak and how you like it done). When the beef is done, set aside to rest for a few minutes.

In the meanwhile, cut the cabbage in half and slice finely. Peel the cucumber, cut in half, scrape the seeds out and slice. Cut the carrot, tomatoes and avocados and add everything to the salad.

Stir in the chili and cilantro into the dressing and pour over the salad. Slice the beef and add to the salad, give it a good stir and serve. Enjoy!