Monday, July 14, 2008


Grilled Beef Spicy Salad



INGREDIENTS:
300 grams beef shank
2 onions, sliced thinly
1/4 cup lemongrass, thinly sliced diagonally
2 lime leaves, finely shredded
1/2 cup mint leaves
2 tbsp seasoning sauce

DRESSING:
8 red hot chilies, thinly sliced diagonally
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sugar

PREPARATION:
1. Combine all the ingredients for the spicy dressing and mix well.

2. Clean the beef and pat dry. Cut beef into thick slices and marinate with the seasoning sauce for 15 minutes. Grill over low heat until done, then cut into bite-size pieces.

3. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well. Add the mint leaves, tossing lightly. Place on a serving dish, scatter shredded lime leaves and slices of red chili on top and garnish with mint leaves.
Crabmeat Potato Salad





Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 4 cups cooked potatoes, cold, pared and diced
  • 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup of crabmeats
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh red bell peppers, diced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste/dry oregano

Steps:

  1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix well. Chill to blend flavors. Garnish with more hard boiled eggs and tomato wedges, if desired...easiest food preparation in the world!