Ingredients
Instructions
Prep ahead
- slice flank steak thin; marinate with lemongrass paste, fish sauce, sugar, garlic 15 min.
- cook rice vermicelli; rinse cold; drain.
- shred lettuce; cut cucumber strips, carrot ribbons; pick mint and basil leaves.
- whisk dressing: fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili flakes until dissolved.
- heat grill pan medium-high.
Cooking steps
Sear marinated beef in hot oil 2 min per side until charred but tender.
Arrange chilled noodles in bowls; top with lettuce, cucumber, carrot, herbs.
Add warm lemongrass beef slices; drizzle nuoc-cham dressing generously.
Sprinkle roasted peanuts if using and serve immediately.
(active time ≈ 20 min | total ≈ 30 min)