Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
These Lemongrass Beef Skewers with flavorful Vietnamese Noodle Salad are a creative and refreshing take on classic Vietnamese flavors. The lemongrass-infused beef, grilled to perfection, combined with the zesty noodle salad, makes for a mouthwatering and satisfying dish.
TIME
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
SERVINGS
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 lemongrass stalks, white parts only, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
- Rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Fresh herbs (Thai basil, cilantro, mint)
- Crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges
- Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce)
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, and chili flakes. Add the sliced beef, mix well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Thread the marinated beef slices onto the soaked skewers.
- 3. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the beef skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and cooked to your liking.
- 4. Meanwhile, cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 5. Assemble the noodle salad by placing the cooked noodles, julienned cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Toss with nuoc cham dressing.
- 6. Serve the grilled lemongrass beef skewers alongside the Vietnamese noodle salad, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.
Cooking Notes
- If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the level of chili flakes to your desired spiciness.
Beer, Wine, Cocktail Pairings
- Beer Pairing: Pair with a light and refreshing Vietnamese lager like Saigon Beer which complements the lemongrass and spices in the dish.
- Wine Pairing: Would pair nicely with a Riesling or Gewürztraminer with their off-dry and aromatic profile that complements the flavors of the dish.
- Cocktail Pairing: Enjoy with a classic Vietnamese Caipirinha-style cocktail made with Vietnamese white rum, lime juice, sugar, and muddled lemongrass for an extra kick of flavor.
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