This is a very strongly flavored dish. I like it a lot - but it is probably not good as an "introductory Thai" dish. There are many flavors - hot, sweet, salty, sour - plus the sting of the shallots/onions, as well as the green cilantro. I hope you try it!

Thinly slice beef, mix with marinade. Marinate for 1 hour at room temp, stirring to coat all. Cook under broiler, pan fry, or grill. (If grilling, slice after it is cooked.)
Mix dressing ingredients, toss with beef. Adjust taste if needed - I prefer mine with more sour, hot, and sweet - and this was a bit salty for my taste.
Wash and tear up 1 head of lettuce, slice tomatoes in half, and thinly slice cucumbers. Arrange lettuce on a plate, scatter tomatoes and lettuce. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to the center of the lettuce.

From: Adapted from Nancie McDermott, "Real Thai"
Posted By: Idlewild, idlewild@webspan.net
Post Date: Friday, November 06, 1998