Kerabu Daging Recipe: A Refreshing Salad With Beef And Herbs

Ingredients

• 500g beef (sirloin or flank steak works well)
• 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
• 1 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1 stalk lemongrass, sliced thinly
• 1 handful mint leaves, chopped
• 1 handful cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 handful Thai basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-2 bird's eye chilies, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Grill or pan-fry the beef until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced cucumber, red onion, lemongrass, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and Thai basil leaves.
3. Add the sliced beef to the bowl and toss everything together gently.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sliced chilies (if using).
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
6. Sprinkle the roasted sesame seeds over the top of the salad and serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks

• Marinate the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and garlic for a few hours before cooking to add even more flavor.
• Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to slice the cucumber and red onion thinly and evenly.
• Try using different herbs and spices in your salad, such as kaffir lime leaves, galangal, or coriander seeds.
• Adjust the amount of chilies in the dressing to suit your taste. If you don't like spicy food, you can leave them out altogether.
• Serve your Kerabu Daging with steamed rice for a more substantial meal.

Nutrition

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 9g
• Fat: 15g
• Sodium: 740mg
• Potassium: 550mg
• Vitamin A: 20% of the RDI
• Vitamin C: 30% of the RDI
• Iron: 20% of the RDI