Thereis nothing like having Thai food on days when you just want to take a break from the normal fare.

Well, the north border just got a little closer. Their take on grilled beef salad is nothing short of mouthwatering. "This dish is a classic but our version is more health conscious," says owner of Kinnaree, Maggie Ang. This MHapproved recipe contains no added oil or sugar and it’s served without rice. "Plus, we’ve added an assortment of vegetables for texture and fibre," adds Ang.

Tenderloin is selected as the cut of choice as it is leaner and marinades well. A little lime juice and a few slivers of abalone mushroom enhance both the flavour and the texture of the dish. Ang recommends washing it down with a steaming glass of Kinnaree’s lemongrass and pandan infused tea. Order it as a main course or share it as a starter, the portion is quite generous.

Kinnaree Thai Restaurant, 12-1, Palm Square, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: 03-7957 3920 www.thaiinspired.com

WHAT’S IN IT

• 210grams — sliced beef

• 30grams — abalone mushroom

• 25grams — shallot

• 6grams — bird’s eye chili

• 2tsp — fish sauce

• 20grams — lime juice

• 20grams — spring onion

• 30grams — tomato

Nutrition facts: High protein, high fiber and fights cancer.