Ingredients

3/4 pound flank steak

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 small fresh red or green Thai chili or Serrano, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots

2 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/4 cup packed fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1/2 seedless cucumber

Preparation

Grill the steak and let cool. Slice thin and set aside.

In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients and garnish with grilled steak slices.