Lemongrass Beef Rolls with Rice Noodles

• 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak (1 inch thick), sliced across the grain 1/8 inch thick
• 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, tender white inner bulb only, chopped
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup Asian fish sauce
• Vegetable oil
• 1 medium carrot, sliced lengthwise with a vegetable peeler and cut into slivers
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 jalapenos, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound rice vermicelli
• 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts
• One large handful each of basil, mint and cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 1 large head of Boston lettuce, separated into leaves

1. Soak 2 dozen 8-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Thread the steak onto the skewers and place on a large baking sheet.
3. In a food processor, combine the lemongrass, shallots, two-thirds of the garlic, 3 tablespoons of the sugar and the coriander and pepper.
4. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
5. With the machine on, add 3 tablespoons of the fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of oil.
6. Brush the beef with the marinade and let stand for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, on a cutting board, use the side of a large knife to mash the remaining garlic and 3 tablespoons of sugar to a paste.
8. In a small bowl, toss the garlic paste with the carrot slivers and let stand for 15 minutes.
9. Stir in the remaining 5 tablespoons of fish sauce, the lemon juice, rice vinegar, water and one-third of the jalapenos.
10. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rice noodles until just wilted, about 1 minute.
11. Drain and rinse under cold water.
12. Drain well, then transfer to a platter.
13. Light a grill.
14. Lightly oil the grate.
15. Grill the beef skewers over a medium-hot fire for 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare meat.
16. Arrange the skewers over the noodles and sprinkle with the peanuts.
17. Serve with the dipping sauce, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, lettuce and the remaining two-thirds of the jalapenos so your guests can make their own bundles.

sirloin steak, stalks of fresh lemongrass, shallots, garlic, sugar, ground coriander, freshly ground pepper, fish sauce, vegetable oil, carrot, lemon juice, rice vinegar, water, jalapenos, rice vermicelli, peanuts, handful, mung bean sprouts, head of boston lettuce

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemongrass-beef-rolls-with-rice-noodles (may not work)