Grilled Beef Salad

Ingredients

 * 1) 1  tablespoon   sugar
 * 2) 1/3 cup soy sauce
 * 3) 2 lbs beef rib eye steaks, 1 inch thick
 * 4) 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 5) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
 * 6) 1/4 cup asian fish sauce (naam pla)
 * 7) 1-2 teaspoon coarsely ground dried red chilies
 * 8) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
 * 9) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
 * 10) 1/4 cup minced shallots
 * 11) 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
 * 12) 2 scallions, finely chopped

Garnish:


 * 1) fresh mint sprigs

Directions
1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in soy sauce and put in a large resealable plastic bag and add steaks, pressing out excess air.

2. Marinate, turning once, chilled, at least one hour.

3. Preheat grill.

4. Drain steaks, discarding marinade, and grill 4 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

5. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 1/4-inch thick slices.

6. Toss steak with remaining teaspoon sugar and remaining ingredients.

7. Toasted Rice Powder: toast 1/4 cup raw sticky or jasmine rice in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.

8. Cool rice and grind to a coarse powder with a mortar and pestle or in an electric coffee grinder.