Nua Yang Som Tum

Nua Yang Som Tum is a vibrant Thai BBQ dish featuring tender grilled beef paired with a refreshing green papaya salad. This high-protein meal perfectly balances savory and tangy flavors, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Nua Yang Som Tum
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Thai
500 kcal

Ingredients

  • Beef sirloin - 300 grams
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Green papaya - 200 grams, shredded
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Green beans - 50 grams, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
  • Cilantro - a handful, chopped
  • Thai bird chilies - 2, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice to create a marinade.
  2. Slice the beef sirloin into thin strips and marinate in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  3. While the beef is marinating, prepare the som tum salad by combining shredded green papaya, halved cherry tomatoes, green beans, chopped cilantro, and chopped chilies in a large bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and crushed peanuts to create the dressing for the salad.
  5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated beef strips for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
  6. Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the som tum salad and toss well to combine.
  8. Serve the grilled beef alongside the som tum salad, garnished with additional crushed peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

Tags

ThaiHigh ProteinBBQ