Spicy & Tangy Jeow Som Steak Salad

1. 1

   Jeow Som Dipping Sauce: Blend garlic cloves, red chilies, whole shallot, and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Jeow Som Dipping Sauce: Transfer the blended herb mixture into a metal bowl.

3. 3

   Jeow Som Dipping Sauce: Add fresh lime juice, sugar, and a generous amount of fish sauce to the bowl and whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Jeow Som Dipping Sauce: Combine the chopped herb mixture with the liquid base, stirring until well incorporated.

Steak

5. 5

   Season the steak with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Drizzle a little olive oil into a hot pan.

7. 7

   Place the seasoned steak into the hot pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium‑rare.

8. 8

   Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside.

Assemble

9. 9

   Toss the cooked steak slices with the Jeow Som dipping sauce and any remaining olive oil, then serve as a salad.