Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef and Noodle Salad

or granulated light brown

from 2 large limes

best quality, such as

minced

length, peeled and minced

medium-hot, such as fresno, chopped

or green bird, thinly sliced

or sirloin, in thin 1/4-inch slices

best quality, such as

or granulated light brown

minced

finely chopped, tender centers only

such as butter lettuce, or little gems, tender center leaves separated

slivered

medium, cut in 3-inch lengths, julienned

small, 3-inch lengths, julienned

3-inch length, julienned

small

crushed

available in asian groceries, or make your own using this recipe

or sunflower sprouts, optional