SUMMER !! At last the long awaited summer is here. It is especially welcome here in the Berkshires where the Winters are long and the Spring is a frustrating tease. Here is a zippy little summer recipe - great for part of a summer Buffet or by irself for a light supper.

VIETNAMESE BEEF SALAD

MARINADE

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 jalepeno pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/8 tsp. ground fresh black pepper
• 1/4 Tsp. salt

Marinade steaks for a few hours overnight

Grill the steaks over a charcoal grill, or broil them quickly until medium rare.

Remove the steaks from the heat, and let them rest for 20-30 minutes.

Slice the meat thinly across the grain and place in a bowl with 1 cup sliced cucumber and 2 carrots julienned

Toss with the dressing and serve over a bed of mixed greens, garnished with chopped basil, cilantro, and mint.

DRESSING

• 1/4 cup Asian fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• hot red chile flakes to taste

Check Out Our Recipes From Previous Seasons !

• Fall 2001
• Spring 2002