The REAL Steak Salad - Thai "Waterfall" Salad เนื้อย่างน้ำตก

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This is the steak salad that will "redefine" steak salads for you. It's what I call the "real" steak salad, because it's not just a steak on top of a bowl of salad greens, the steak IS the whole salad! Nam Tok (literally "waterfall) is a classic northeastern Thai or "Isaan" dish perfect for BBQ season. This salad is satisfying, yet bright and light because of all the fresh herbs. Oh, and spicy! Serve with sticky rice for an authentic Thai experience!
00:00 Intro
00:50 The steak marinade
02:13 A useful resource for cooking with beef
03:40 Grilling the steak
04:30 Making toasted rice powder
06:24 Assembling the salad
08:47 Plating and tasting
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com

[@scose]

This dish changed my life, it's so intense that it makes most other food seem boring

[@PailinsKitchen]

That's a great way to describe it!

[@juanbodenser4385]

Yes, be careful, once you tried it, there's no way back.

[@kazishahalam8286]

ok

[@hdarmawan]

​@@PailinsKitchen what kind of steak I should get? Will skirt steak work? My mouth is already watering 😂

[@sikdermozaffar6109]

I am Muslim I like your Halal food ❤

[@rundmw]

My wife - also from Isarn in the northeast - makes larb often. And her namtok - often with pork instead of beef - is awesome. I usually end up eating too much: I'm full but it tastes too good to stop! Any extra juice/dressing that doesn’t get fully absorbed by the roasted rice powder is great for dipping the sticky rice. Kind of the Thai version of an Italian family mopping up extra tomato sauce with bread. 😀

[@daguyudontwannaknow]

I made this dish for my bf last night and he nearly proposed. This is such a great recipe, thank you ❤

[@LaMaiStyle]

I make this all the time. For my preference, I use charcoal to grill steak to a rare temp. I use dried red pepper 🌶 flakes and fresh peppers with slivers of cut keifer lime leaves 🍃. I only use fresh squeezed lime or lemon 🍋 juice.

[@Jams90.]

This dish reminds me of my days as a student studying abroad in Bangkok. I ate this for lunch almost every day!!! Thammasat University!!!!!

[@rebeccaros1001]

I’m going grocery shopping to get the ingredients to make this steak salad for the umpteenth time! I’d never had the dish before seeing your recipe, but it looked so delicious. I couldn’t grind the toasted rice finely enough, so I bought a coffee grinder just for it. I can’t slice the lemongrass thinly enough, so it was a little chewy. I have found puréed lemongrass in a tube, so I think I’ll add that to the dressing. I’m lucky that my local Asian grocery store had all the ingredients, including the makrut lime leaves in the freezer! I will add some cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers this time. Maybe some sliced chilies? 🌶️

[@joaojoaooo]

Adam's slightly evil laugh at 4:47 🤪

[@AdamHotThaiKitchen]

Lol you noticed :)

[@lesleysapp8153]

this salad is a GAME CHANGER! i could eat this every day and be satisfied!! i’ve made it twice in two weeks and still can’t get enough 🤤🤣 thank you for sharing this 🫶🏾

[@icekangz817]

As a half thai/Laos guy that grew up in America and having ate most types of food; thai food has the biggest list of foods that I love and enjoy.

[@wendyellis6402]

Pai, I own your beautiful cookbook and love this Waterfall salad. The toughest ingredient to find is decent fresh mint. I grew up in New Jersey, where all you need to do is plant mint under a leaky garden hose bib. It will take over the yard! Now I live in the desert, in Las Vegas. I haven’t had success growing mint here. So, when I see a nice bunch of fresh mint at the grocery store, it is my signal to prepare this delicious dish. I have acquired a Chinese pickle jar, and use it for fermented limes. They are wonderful to have on hand for lime juice in an instant. I use them to prepare this dish. Thanks for your channel, and your beautiful cookbook ❤️

[@carmelo3599]

La comida Thai debe ser declarada patrimonio de la humanidad. Es fabulosa. Saludos Pailin desde Brasil.

[@BLACKMANBLACKMEN]

This is my favorite dish, my grandma makes a lot of Thai food but this is always been my favorite with some fresh sticky rice.

[@Arthiel7]

Hi, Pailin! My Beloved One and I just made it and, uh, it's kind of life-changing! First: it truly is a Steak Salad instead of a Steak on a salad! Second: WTF is up with that toasted rice thingy?! It's amazing! What other recipes use it? Third: Nunc Cham at its finest! Fourth: That steak marinade is to die for! And this is coming from a steak purist (salt, pepper, medium-rare - anything else is a sacrilege!)! The whole composition is so playful, yet mature! And I totally understand how much willpower it takes not to eat it, especially at one moment of assembly! Pailin, thank you!❤‍🔥🌊

[@jintanmanis5000]

I love how real this channel are, and there’s even a blooper This channel is gems Love from Malaysia

[@jtam70]

Made this last night. It was delicious! First time using picanha in a dish and it turned out really well. Thank you!

[@gilbertpfaffsr1822]

Made this tonight. Didn't have lemon grass but it turned out Fantastic!! I use red onion instead of shallots and put fresh cucumber chunks in it over romaine lettuce. About 90% as good as my local authentic Thai restaurant.

[@dudeabides1532]

This is my absolute favorite Thai dish. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@chingkamsangma3291]

The way you translate the meaning of the dish is too perfect 🥰 loved it

[@ChauNguyen-wi5pe]

watching Pailin assembled the dish and imagine the toasted rice smells when mixed with the steaks is just mouthwatering 👍💯

[@KPuppychow]

I have been obsessed with this salad for years. Thank you for this!

[@Misterburt1]

This looks absolutely delicious. I'll be cooking some up this weekend.

[@pacole5926]

Excellent video. I make frequently. Maybe my all time favorite dish. My mouth is watering just watching the video. You can also add fresh basil. In addition to sticky rice I serve with cabbage leaves so you can put the salad in the cabbage leaves and eat like a taco.

[@mrllamadoesnotwant]

This looks amazing! I've been too lazy to get my grill set up, but I think this will be the recipe that motivates me. I usually order this without lettuce in restaurants, but I love the idea of making it myself.

[@gameface6091]

This is my favorite Thai dish. When I talk to someone who says they love Thai food they always talk about Pad Thai, Curry and maybe Drunken Noodles. I tell them that they have to expand a bit and try Larb (however else it may be spelled) and Nam Tok. And if they aren't trying the Tom Yum they are missing out!

[@chilleats7024]

Looks wonderful and delicious, never thought of making this, great share!👌

[@sowhatnow7491]

Make this dish often. It’s one of my faves. So so so good.

[@easycook5]

great recipes love it thanks for sharing

[@RewDowns]

This is one of my favorite dishes of all time, can't wait to try your recipe!

[@andim2286]

This is one of my favorite dishes in the world and now I can make it for myself! Thank you!!!

[@wonderlander23]

This is my fav Thai dish. Thank you!

[@riodasperolas]

Your salad’s looks are Amazing. Mouthwatering. I’ll try it soon!

[@WokandKin]

Omg YUM! I’m definitely going to try this! Love how it uses toasted rice along flavored with a kaffir lime leaf 😍

[@TIPSMASAKANSEHAT]

Real steak salad..nikmatnya luar biasa..sangat enak sekali

[@hollish196]

Great video! Sounds just super, and the Canadian beef site is just so helpful. Good sponsor, and just marvelous info there.

[@kusinanijunior]

This is Brilliant..Thank you for sharing Pailin's Kitchen.

[@AnzanHoshinRoshi]

Thank you, Pai. "Waterfall" is a lovely descriptor.

[@kkamimi]

I tried this when I travelled Bangkok, but didn’t know exact name and recipe. Thanks! I can try it at home now😀

[@fcris6839]

Just found this. I love steak salads at Thai restaurants. So decided to make one myself using this recipe (and I like that this is the “REAL” one as there are so many Thai steak salad recipes here in KZbin). It came out perfectly, and much more! Every ingredient worked well and together. I can taste each and everyone. Thank you very much Pailin for sharing!

[@nerliYaleks]

I LOVE THIS RECEPIE! My favourite part for this is what in spanish is called "rabillo" and is the tip of the hip muscle at the bottom

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

The Canadian Beef site is awesome. So helpful. Thank you for the info.

[@jhbae9382]

It is so good that you can find related videos as well as the names of the food in the title are written in Thai. I am enjoying the video you uploaded, and I am waiting for you to return to your daily life as soon as possible and travel to Bangkok as free as before.

[@tylertolman1957]

I'm over in Spain and we have none of these herbs lol (lime leaves, lemongrass, etc.) BUT I made a "Spanish" version with what's available and it's wonderful thank you!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Glad you made it work!!

[@kazishahalam8286]

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[@tsunshinegal9102]

Bergamot leaves 🍃 is probably close to kaffir lime leaves. The fruit looks similar too

[@jumpAmonkey]

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE while teaching six years at ABAC! Now, as you suggested, show your viewers this recipe with prime tenderloin and stuff it into tacos with avocado!

[@Aadon13]

Cannot wait to try this! And you are a joy to watch - thanks for a wonderful recipe and video.

[@processorbr]

Bringing together our Picanha from south Brazil, where I live, with my love for Thailand and Thai cuisine! Pure perfection, I can't wait to cook it!

[@chiekokondo1025]

Looks soo good!

[@molemankh]

Thanks You So Much For Sharing Your Video

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Any kind of stake salad is always amazing

[@andrewandrewandrewandrewandrew]

I was once told “Don’t sleep on Thai salads,” so when I went to the Thai restaurant around the corner from my house for lunch today, I decided to give this dish a try, knowing nothing about it. I’m gonna be honest, it’s only been an hour since I left the restaurant, but I’m probably going to follow your recipe and make it for dinner. 😂

[@wendyellis6402]

This turned out SOOOO delicious 😋

[@MLLL1234]

Looks delicious!!!

[@abmong]

The other popular version in Thailand is "Kor Moo Nam Tok" basically the same spice salad dressings but the meat is Pork Neck instead of Beef.

[@Careless932]

I made this the second time today. Just love it. Thanks 👍

[@bullymama369]

Im drooling! I have everything here to make this. Yum

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for the recipe it really does look good 👍🏻

[@tammydillander5457]

Looks so good

[@georgezammit7369]

Looks so good, can’t wait to try this recipe too! ( along with many others you post!) As always, keep smiling!

[@hansabrahamsson4458]

Love your videos and the food your are making. Been following you for a long time and will never stop scrolling and drewling through your recipes. Northeast citchen is my favourite! Love from Sweden! 🙏🏻

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you for following for a long time!!

[@dg5kr457]

Hi, i‘m a german watcher of your channel. I‘m a thai-hobby-cooker. Your channel is great. My US english is average, but you speak very simple and clear. Thank you for your great dishes ans your explainations. Greetings from a Thai-cooking fan.

[@kuwe8100]

I served this dish once to all my friends in Middle East. Now they're addicted to it.

[@iconoclast137]

you had me at steak waterfall. dear god in heaven i wish i could afford to make this. amazing!

[@jazzy_taste]

This salad is very nutritious and looks super delicious! The meat is exactly to my taste - tender and juicy!

[@nenylei1422]

This looks absolutely in my dreams that I need to make it happen. YUMM!!

[@remixgod6869]

As a kid my mom always called this “Hot Beef” growing up and it was my absolute favorite!! Fast forward the first meal I cooked my date was this. He hated it but ate it anyway...we’ve been together for over 18 years 🤣🤣

[@cathyevans8014]

He hated it? Wow he must have zero taste in good food but glad he ate it still and y'all together 😂🙌🏻

[@kazishahalam8286]

wow

[@elizabethlarose4368]

This looks amazing!!! Slapping the table because it tastes sooooo good I can identify with😄

[@TheWolfCook]

Hi Pailin. Your Steak Salad looks Delicious. Thanks for the Tips. 😁😋😋

[@planecrazyish]

Absolutely love this dish , beautiful flavours, all tastes so fresh. Delicious! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@darrellid]

I commented on your Crying Tiger video, but after watching this video, I think I have my answer--though the restaurant called the dish Tiger Cry, it was actually a combination of Crying Tiger and Waterfall Salad. That dusty/powdery coating the toasted rice gives to the beef is addictive. Same for the nam jim jaew!

[@ardemisaguirre8088]

Soooooo yamy , thank you for this delicious recipes 😋😋😋😋😋😋🌹🌹🌹

[@jeanclaudepandoo5021]

Hi great salad really awesome and yummy

[@JohnDoe-lg4ld]

I've gone through at least 5lbs of beef making this in the last week, absolutely delicious. Thanks for another great recipe:)

[@twrigh23]

Looks yummy

[@chanthana7694]

I just ate and so full but yet I'm drooling over this dish 🤤 😄

[@EdnaSabile95]

Beautiful, very nice I will copy that for sure. your the best Ms Pailin

[@omggiiirl2077]

I fell in love with this dish in Phuket! So spicy yet so good! I had to ;earn to make Thai food because i love it so much!

[@mptk7999]

OK, this looks great! I tried your Crying Tiger recipe and loved it. Looking forward to trying this. Thank you! :)

[@champagnepapi5997]

I can't wait to make it this weekend, looks tasty

[@eduardochavacano]

Thai is such a beautiful culture. I wish I could return and explore more of Eastern Thailand.

[@bend.6091]

On behalf of all Thai, thank you for your compliment. But please don't expected too much. Every culture is beautiful in it's own way. Besides, TH is just a small country with many good and bad things/people, including culture you might have not seen yet, which some might offend you or others. Anyway, please known that ou are always welcome anytime you feel free to visit us.

[@f.d.6667]

Thai steak salad is probably my all-time favourite dish. And no, "steak salad" has never been salad-plus-steak for me: I grew up with "beef salad" being a standard summer dish, where a chunk of beef got chopped into cubes and then mixed with apple bits, pickles and fresh onions (and lots of black pepper) and mild vinegar so fruit and meat flavours would mix and create something new (but Thai steak salad is still better).

[@Starofmylifecrexnfe]

i am going to try this my husband enjoy the salad i made with your fish sauce and he loves it, i will do this steak also. thank you.

[@KittiChan1]

This is my favorite salat sharing its first place with som tam aka papaya salad.

[@tookitogo]

This is one of my favorite dishes at my favorite Thai restaurant in town. I’ve made it at home, too.

[@PKAPE004]

This Thai recipe is one of my favorite, but most favorite one is Pad See Ew. Used to live in southeastern California and ordered Pad Se Ew 2-3 times a week.

[@apinyapantages496]

My momma is from Chiang Mai/Pharaoh! Northern Thai food is amazing

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

that looks sooooo good! but honestly, i think i would like it atop a green salad

[@numkok]

น่ากินมากกกกก

[@albertoquevedo1347]

love it!!

[@amai_zing]

Ooooooooooh, you even used Picanha!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@sarunchhin5587]

Hi Pallin , my familles really enjoy your Water Fall Steak Salad . How wanderfull it is 👍👏👏💜

[@MnDisease]

I was waiting for this forever. We call it beef salad I believe it's the same thing. Just wanted to see how you made it and OMG! I'm making my wife do thus today

[@frankwillet1609]

Looks very nice, fresh and tasty. I can’t wait to try this recipe myself! 🇬🇧

[@heidihotvedt7880]

Hello! I had this dish in Iceland in 2003!!! (Have been to Thailand several times before and after that having beef salads there). I thought at that time this one had fallen on the floor because of the hard things/gravel in it... 😅. Have a great day🖖

[@nabilasohail8755]

Yummy 😋 looks delicious thank you for sharing keep in touch my friend ❣️

[@tonynguyen157]

ITS SOOOOGOOOOD

[@Jeffffrey0902]

Enjoying your beautifully cooked steak video with moo manao flavour cup noodles😋😋😋

[@harolddasynth795]

I always enjoy watching you,i am from Philippines and we are almost similar when it comes to cooking...

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

Yum Neua is my favorite Thai dish. Get it here in the North every time! :D

[@komg8020]

looking good

[@HRHDMKYT]

Great video! I’m not a fan of cilantro, so I will try this with arugula & parsley in place of cilantro. Looks like it will be a winner recipe!!! Thanks

[@Dtzeo503]

Yumm my mom likes making this.