📍 Where this dish comes from: Bangkok · The Grand Palace
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Nam Tok Neua (see Chapter 3) made with whole grilled steak rather than the minced variation — the result is more elegant and better suited to dinner. A thick ribeye or sirloin is grilled to medium-rare, rested until the juices redistribute, then sliced and immediately tossed in the bright, herbal Isan dressing.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g beef ribeye or thick sirloin
- 2 tbsp toasted rice powder
- 3 shallots finely sliced
- 2 tbsp dried chili flakes
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 large handful mint
- 1 handful coriander
- 3 kaffir lime leaves finely sliced
- 1 stalk lemongrass finely sliced
- Fresh chilies and cucumber to serve
Instructions
- Season beef generously with salt. Grill over high heat to medium-rare.
- Rest on a wire rack 10 minutes — collect the juices.
- Slice thinly against the grain.
- Combine the juices with lime, fish sauce, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Add warm beef, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime, and rice powder.
- Toss to combine. Fold in mint and coriander.
- Serve immediately with cucumber.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 44g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Ribeye steak provides oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil, which supports heart health.
- The brief rest period allows residual enzymatic activity to continue tenderising the meat.
- Toasted rice powder adds a nutty flavour and satisfying texture without needing any flour.
Pairs Well With
- Pad Pak Ruam Mixed Vegetables Oyster Sauce
- Yam Hed Mixed Mushroom Salad

