Author Notes
A phla may include raw beef or various kinds of raw seafood, drizzled with a pungent dressing. Included as one of his favourite dishes in King Rama II’s boat songs. Try and get hold of the best quality aged beef, as it will play a pivotal role in this recipe. The beef can be kept completely raw if it is left to cure in the predominantly sour dressing for a few minutes. Finely sliced lemongrass and coriander can also be added for extra herbaceous notes. —siamesecooking
Ingredients
- For the dressing
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2
cloves of garlic
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fresh red chilies to taste
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a pinch of salt
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lime juice
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fish sauce
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a pinch of grated palm sugar
- For the salad
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oil for frying
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good quality beef, rib eye, fillet, sirloin
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2
shallots, finely sliced
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1 handful
mint leaves, picked
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2
kaffir lime leaves, finely julienned
Directions
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DRESSING-
In a pestle mortar pound garlic, fresh chilies and salt into a paste. Season with palm sugar, fish sauce and lime juice.
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BEEF-
Heat the oil in a pan until very hot, sear the beef briefly on both sides and rest on a plate.
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FINISHING-
Slice the beef and arrange on a plate, sprinkle with shallots, mint and kaffir lime leaves. Add any resting juices to the dressing and drizzle over the meat, serve.
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