Name: Banh Hoi Rice Noodles with Grilled Beef Recipe
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds well-marbled tri-tip, bottom sirloin steak, well trimmed (about 1 pound after trimming); 2 large cloves garlic, minced and crushed to a paste; 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 tablespoons total); 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Generous 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground preferred; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, regular; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 pound fresh banh hoi fine rice noodles; 1/2 cup Scallion Oil Garnish; 1 head soft leaf lettuce, such as red leaf, green leaf, or butter leaf; 8 to 12 sprigs cilantro; 8 to 12 sprigs mint; 1 small English cucumber, seeded and sliced, optional; 8 to 12 sprigs of other Vietnamese herbs, such as red perilla (tia to) and Vietnamese balm (kinh gioi), optional; 3/4 cup Nuoc Cham dipping sauce