My wednesday off…. (insert same ole-same-ole some kind-o-wonderful here).

Over last weekend we re-discovered the international market over in neighboring Kirkwood – and went and stocked up on “exotic fixins”.

fat chick sings taught me how to make this dish called “Namtok” (Cold beef salad) which I’ve since tweaked slightly to suit our own tastes.

If you like kind of spicy food – I highly recommend… I figure this would be great for folks on Atkins too..

1 Flank Steak (weight? it was a little bigger than the size of both my hands).
3 Large Bell Peppers (one Red, one Yellow one Orange)
1 Lobo Laab-Namtok Seasoning Mix Envelope
.25 cup Soy Sauce
1.5 Cup Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar
2 sprigs of fresh mint
Head of lettuce
Tablespoon (fresh) Crushed Black Pepper

Marinate steak in soy sauce and black pepper for a couple of hours. (note – the season pack has enough flavor in it so don’t fret about the short marinate time on the meat!)

Grill steak on grill with HEAVY SMOKE over indirect fire to medium-rare to medium.

Let the steak rest and cool off for 10 or 15 mins… Slice into thin 4″ strips and toss in a bowl.

Slice up the peppers into equivalent size pieces and add to mix…. Chop up sprigs of mint and add to mix.

Sprinkle in contents of Namtok Seasoning Envelope and add Rice Wine Vinegar.. Mix up… CHILL in the fridge.

The longer it sits in the fridge the better…..(occasionally go in and mix it up). *Let the mix mingle for at least an hour before eating…

Serve chilled, over a bed of lettuce.

*This is a recipe – not a blog.