entrees :// Meats

Tamarind Chilli Seared Beef

Ingredients... 200g trimmed green beans 2 tbsps tamarind paste 2 tbsps lime juice 2 tbsps fish sauce 1 tbsp palm sugar 3 tbsps sunflower oil 4 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1 red chilli, finely sliced 500g trimmed rump steak, cut in 2" peices

Instructions...

1) Blanch the beans in boiling salted water until slightly crunchy. Refresh in cold water and set aside.

2) Mix the tamarind paste with 3 tbsps hot water in a bowl, then add the lime juice, fish sauce and palm sugar.

3) Place a wok over a high heat. Add the oil and once it is sizzling hot add the lime leaves, garlic and chilli. Stir.

4) Add the beans and fry for a few minutes then add the beef. Once it is browned stir in the tamarind mixture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes then serve with steamed rice.