Steak & Vietnamese noodle salad
A crowd-pleasing Vietnamese beef built around brown rice noodle, fillet of steak and carrots — roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Fish Shellfish
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How to make it
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl with 1 tbsp water until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool completely. Drain the noodles, then add the carrot, cabbage, spring onion and dressing, and toss to combine.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat.
- Season the steak, then cook to your liking; 2-3 mins on each side for medium rare.
- Leave to rest for 5 mins, then slice.
- Divide the salad and steak slices between bowls and scatter over some coriander to serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
- Rice Vinegar
- apple cider vinegar · white wine vinegar
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
What to serve with Steak & Vietnamese noodle salad
Tips & common questions
How long does Steak & Vietnamese noodle salad take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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