Grilled Thai Steak Noodle Bowl Recipes

GRILLED THAI CURRY BEEF ROLL

Steps:

• For the rice noodles: In a large bowl, combine the rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and Fresno and serrano chiles and stir together. Toss in the carrots and cucumbers and let stand for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold running water. Toss the noodles with the vegetables and dressing and refrigerate until serving.
• For the flank steak: Prepare a grill for direct and indirect heat: For gas grills (with 3 or more burners), turn all the burners to medium-high heat; after about 15 minutes, turn off one of the side burners and turn the remaining burners down to medium. For charcoal grills, bank one chimney starter-full of lit and ashed-over charcoal briquettes to one side of the grill. Set up a drip pan on the other side to avoid flare-ups. (Be sure to consult the grill manufacturer's guide for best results.) If your grill has a thermometer, aim to keep the temperature at about 350 degrees F throughout grilling.
• Set the flank steak on a cutting board. Starting at the thin, narrow end of the steak, slice it in half horizontally to within 2 inches of the opposite wide end. Open it up like a book so you have 1 long piece. Pound the steak with a mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cover the steak with the curry paste and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with the peanuts, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges. Arrange half of the cilantro and scallion greens in a line, followed by half of the tomatoes and then half of the scallion whites. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Roll up the steak like a jelly roll, starting at the short end. Tie the roll closed around the circumference with butcher's twine at 2-inch intervals. Tie one more piece of twine lengthwise around the meat. Sprinkle the outside of the meat with salt and pepper.
• Put the steak on direct heat and cook, turning, to brown all 4 sides, about 2 minutes per side. Move the steak to indirect heat, cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the very center reads 115 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer for a steak that is well done on the outside and medium rare in the center, 25 to 30 minutes more. (Test frequently; the time will vary based on the temperature of your grill.) Let the steak rest 5 to 6 minutes.
• Untie the steak and cut it into thin slices. Garnish the noodles with chopped nuts and cilantro leaves. Serve with the lettuce leaves on the side.

ASIAN STEAK AND NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Pierce flank steak several times with a large fork. Place in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 13 to 14 minutes. Drain.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook until well-browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve marinade.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill steak, basting with half of the reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium or 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-well, at least 10 minutes per side. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
• Combine remaining marinade, snow peas, broccoli florets, and mirin in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until snow peas are tender, about 2 minutes. Add drained noodles; mix well to combine.
• Divide noodle mixture among large bowls. Top with steak slices.

GRILLED THAI STEAK NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• To make dressing, combine fish sauce, lime juice, water, sugar, garlic, shallot and ginger in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves. Put steak in a shallow bowl, pour in 1/4 cup of dressing and marinate 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Lift steak from marinade, pat dry and grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing it into very thin strips.
• To serve, tear lettuce into the bottom of 4 bowls. Add noodles and add carrots, cucumber, cilantro and mint. Top with steak and dressing. Add a splash of Sriricha, if using.

SPICY STEAK NOODLE BOWL WITH SESAME SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the steak with 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and sprinkle generously with salt. Cook the steak until browned and medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, gochujang and the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl.
• Arrange the cabbage, spring onions, noodles and peanuts in two serving bowls.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain and divide between the bowls. Pour the sesame dressing over the top and garnish with cilantro leaves.

GRILLED THAI BEEF-NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, lime juice, fish sauce, gingerroot and pepper flakes.
• In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef and 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture. (Cover and refrigerate remaining soy sauce mixture for dressing). Turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through grilling, until desired doneness. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into thin strips. Cut strips into 1- to 1 1/2-inch lengths.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add rice stick noodles; cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender (do not overcook). Rinse in cold water until cool; drain. Cut noodles with kitchen scissors into 3- to 5-inch lengths.
• Using wire whisk, mix peanut butter into remaining soy sauce mixture to make dressing. If necessary, microwave mixture uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds to blend in peanut butter.
• In large bowl, place noodles, beef, carrots, bell pepper and onions. Toss with dressing until noodles are evenly coated. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.