KOHLRABI AND BUFFALO SALAD: TRAU XAO XU HAO

Kohlrabi and Buffalo Salad: Trau Xao Xu Hao image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h18m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 pound, 2 ounces/ 500 g kohlrabi, peeled and julienned
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
3 1/2 ounces/ 100 g sugar
3 1/2 fluid ounces/ 100 ml vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 1/2 ounces/ 300 g buffalo or lean beef eye fillets, sliced into strips
Freshly ground black pepper
1 handful fresh Vietnamese mint leaves
1 handful fresh Asian basil leaves
1 handful perilla leaves*
1 tablespoon garlic chips
4 tablespoons nuoc cham
2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts, for serving
2 tablespoons fried red shallots, for serving

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the kohlrabi, carrot, sugar, and vinegar. Mix well, then cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
Remove the kohlrabi mixture from the refrigerator and drain.
Place a frying pan over high heat, add the oil and fry the garlic until fragrant.
Add the beef, season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and stir-fry the beef for no longer than 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
In a serving bowl, combine the kohlrabi, carrot, Vietnamese mint, Asian basil, perilla, garlic chips and beef.
Dress with nuoc cham and garnish with the peanuts and fried red shallots.