Asian Sirloin Noodle Salad
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour — this Asian Sirloin Noodle Salad pairs tender sliced sirloin with rice noodles, crisp vegetables and a zesty fish sauce dressing. A lighter, brighter way to enjoy steak.
15 Mins. 8-10 Mins. 2
π Ingredients:
Beef
- 2 × 230g Australian sirloin steaks
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt & pepper
Noodles & Salad
- 150g rice noodles (thin or medium)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced into batons
- ½ carrot, julienned
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh herbs (mint, coriander, Thai basil)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
Optional Garnish
- Crushed peanuts
- Extra herbs
- Lime wedges
π¨π³ Instructions:
Prep
- Cook rice noodles according to packet instructions.
- Rinse under cold water and drain.
- Mix dressing ingredients until sugar dissolves.
- Combine noodles, salad, and herbs in a large bowl.
Cook the Sirloin
- Season steaks lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan or grill pan.
- Cook sirloin 3–4 minutes per side for mediumβrare.
- Rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain, which makes a real difference to tenderness with sirloin too.
Assemble
- Add sliced sirloin to the noodle salad.
- Pour over dressing and toss gently.
- Top with extra herbs, chilli, or peanuts.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestion
- With extra lime wedges
- As a light main course
- With a side of chilled cucumber salad
β¨ Pro Tip:
Slice the sirloin thinly while still warm so it absorbs the dressing — and don't skip rinsing the noodles in cold water, which keeps them loose and prevents clumping.
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