Thai Grilled Beef Salad

This is a simple Thai beef salad. It can be eaten hot or cold, but it is usually served at room temperature. The ingredients can be found at most major supermarkets or Asian markets.

1 pound beef flank steak

1/4 cup fish sauce

1/4 cup lime juice

1 tablespoon kecap manis

3 tablespoons minced garlic

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon chili oil

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1/4 cup thinly sliced onion

2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/4 cup sliced cucumber

1/4 cup Thai chili peppers, sliced

Preheat grill on medium-high heat. Grill beef to desired doneness, and allow to cool. While beef is cooling, stir together fish sauce, lime juice, kecap manis, garlic, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, and chili oil; mix in the green onions and shallots. Adjust seasoning to taste. Cut beef into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, toss with onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and chili peppers. Pour in the dressing, and toss to coat.