Behind the Dish

Thai-style steak salads are all about contrast—hot off the grill beef against bright herbs, citrus, and heat. At Mecha, we sear NY strip and slice it over a fresh herb salad of cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, Thai basil, and cilantro, all tossed in tangy jeow som. Toasted rice powder adds a nutty crunch that ties it all together, with coconut sticky rice on the side to cool everything down between bites.