Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad (Bun Bo Xao)

Step 1

Slice beef thinly against the grain and marinate with oyster sauce, black pepper, garlic, ginger for 20-25 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk together all ingredients to make the dressing and set aside. Adjust to taste.

Step 3

Prepare vermicelli noodles according to package instruction.

Step 4

Prepare all the veggies: wash lettuce, micro greens and bean sprouts. Wash, peel and julienne carrot and cucumber. Prepare all the herbs.

Step 5

Place noodles in serving bowls and top with veggies and herbs.

Step 6

Place a pan over medium high heat. When pan is hot, add oil, add beef in one single layer and let it cook undisturbed for 20-30 seconds. Add fish sauce and stir-fry until just cooked through. Work in small batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.

Step 7

Place the cooked beef over noodles, drizzle dressing and serve. It's often good to start with a small amount of dressing and taste to see if you want to add more.