Thai Beef Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches cilantro
3 large garlic cloves or 3 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. beef (top loin or round)
1/3 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 Serrano chilies, minced
4 c. mixed salad greens
1 bunch fresh mint (optional)
1 small red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, sliced

Preparation

Wash cilantro; cut off leaves.
Mince stems with garlic and salt plus a little water to make a paste.
Spread on meat.
Cover and marinate at least 40 minutes, 2 hours is better.
Slice thin; cut into 1-inch pieces.
Fry in a little oil on high heat until done.