An authentic Thai recipe. It was given to me by a family friend who was born in Thailand, but raised in the US when her parents immigrated.
Step: 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
Step: 2
Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
Step: 3
Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
Step: 4
Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
Step: 5
Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.
Per Serving: 132 calories; protein 15.7g; carbohydrates 8g; fat 4.5g; cholesterol 26.9mg; sodium 639.5mg.