Thai Beef Waterfall Salad

Ingredients

• MARINATE THE BEEF
• Combine fish sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper, whi
• Place top sirloin in shallow dish, pour marinade over turning to coat
• Marinate in refrigerator minimum 2 hours or overnight
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature
• MAKE THE PRAISED TOASTED RICE POWDER
• Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat with no oil
• Add sticky rice or jasmine rice to dry skillet
• Toast stirring frequently with wooden spoon for 8-10 minutes until deep golden b
• Watch carefully during final minutes to prevent burning
• Transfer to plate and cool completely, about 15 minutes
• Grind in spice grinder or mortar and pestle to coarse powder consistency with vi
• Store in airtight container until ready to use
• COOK THE BEEF WITH IMPROVED TECHNIQUE
• Heat grill to high or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot
• Remove steak from marinade, pat surface dry with paper towels for good sear
• Sear without moving 3-4 minutes per side for proper medium-rare doneness
• Transfer to cutting board, tent with foil, rest 10 minutes minimum
• Critical improvement: Slice beef against grain into thin strips about 1/4-inch t
• PREPARE THE MUSHROOM TRIO
• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil
• Add shiitake, oyster, and cremini mushrooms
• Sauté without stirring initially 2-3 minutes, then stir and continue cooking 5-7
• Season with salt, transfer to plate, cool to room temperature
• ADD THE SMART JUICINESS ELEMENT
• Peel Granny Smith apple and cut into matchstick julienne strips
• Immediately toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice to prevent browning
• MAKE THE YUM DRESSING
• Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar until sugar dissolves
• Add minced chilies, garlic, and sliced shallots, whisk to combine
• Taste and adjust balance of sour, salty, sweet, and spicy
• Let sit 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld
• ASSEMBLE THE WATERFALL SALAD
• In large bowl, combine mixed greens, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and green onion
• Add sliced beef cut into bite-sized pieces, cooled mushrooms, and julienned appl
• Pour yum dressing over salad
• Toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly
• ADD THE CELEBRATED TOASTED RICE
• Sprinkle generous amount of toasted rice powder over salad
• Toss once more to distribute rice powder throughout