Gỏi Bò Tái Chanh

Gỏi Bò Tái Chanh is a refreshing Vietnamese salad featuring tender, rare beef marinated in zesty lime juice and mixed with fresh herbs and vegetables. This high-protein dish is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Beef tenderloin - 200 grams
• Lime juice - 50 ml
• Fish sauce - 15 ml
• Sugar - 5 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Red chili - 1, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, julienned
• Carrot - 1/2, julienned
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams, roughly chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, roughly chopped
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams, crushed
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Thinly slice the beef tenderloin against the grain into very fine strips.
2. In a bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sliced chili to make the marinade.
3. Add the beef to the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes to tenderize and absorb the flavors.
4. While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables: julienne the cucumber and carrot, slice the red onion, and chop the mint and cilantro.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinated beef, cucumber, carrot, red onion, mint, and cilantro.
6. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Serve the salad on a plate, garnished with crushed roasted peanuts and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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