Cilantro Onion Beef Salad
A refreshing cold dish featuring tender braised beef tossed with crisp onion ribbons, fresh cilantro, and a savory soy-based dressing. Perfect for hot days or as a light appetizer.
Ingredients
braised beef
200g, sliced thin
onion
1 small, cut into thin ribbons
fresh cilantro
1 small bunch, roughly chopped
small red chilies
2-3, sliced (adjust to heat preference)
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
salt
1/2 teaspoon
sugar
1 teaspoon
MSG or chicken powder
a pinch (optional)
Instructions
1
Prep the vegetables
Cut the onion into thin ribbons. Roughly chop the cilantro. Slice the red chilies into thin rounds. If the beef is in large pieces, slice it thinly against the grain.
2
Assemble in bowl
Place the sliced beef in a large mixing bowl. Add the onion, cilantro, and chilies on top.
3
Dress and toss
Drizzle the soy sauce over everything. Add the salt, sugar, and MSG. Toss everything together until well combined and the beef is nicely coated with the dressing.
4
Serve
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.