Ingredients:

Salad 

• 250g cucumber, sliced thinly lengthwise 
• 120g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 200g beef, grilled and sliced
• 40g onion, sliced
• 8g red finger chilli peppers, deseeded and sliced
• 20g celery leaves

Dressing

• 25g red bell peppers
• 25g garlic
• 25g coriander root
• 5g coriander leaves
• 25g red finger chilli peppers
• 22g red bird’s-eye chilli peppers
• 90ml fish sauce
• 110ml lime juice
• 20g palm sugar
• 25g pickled garlic
• 50ml juice from pickled garlic 

Method:

For the dressing

1. Grill the red bell peppers in the oven until charred. Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with cling film or foil for 5 minutes. Peel and discard the burned skin.

2. In a blender, blend the roasted peppers and remaining ingredients until smooth.

For the salad

1. Soak the cucumber pieces and tomato halves in the pre-made dressing mentioned above. Remove after 30 minutes.

2. Arrange the cucumber and tomato on a plate and top with the grilled beef.

3. Pour the dressing on top and decorate with onion, red finger chilli peppers and celery leaves. 

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