Beef Satay Salad

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Ingredients:

• Sirloin Steaks – 2, about 225 gms each, trimmed of any visible fat
• Soy Sauce – 2 tblsp
• Lime Juice – 1 tblsp
• Garlic – 1 clove, crushed
• Dried Chilli Flakes – 1 tsp
• Chinese Leaves – 350 gms, shredded
• Cucumber – 1/4, thinly sliced
• Spring Onions – 4, sliced
• Fresh Coriander Leaves to garnish
• Sliced Red Chilli Peppers to garnish
• Lime Wedges to serve

For the Satay Dressing

• Crunchy Peanut Butter – 2 tblsp
• Coconut Milk – 3 tblsp
• Soy Sauce – 1 tblsp
• Lime Juice – 1 tblsp
• Soft Brown Sugar – 2 tsp

Method:

1. Place the steaks in a shallow dish.
2. Mix together the soy sauce, lime juice, garlic and chilli flakes and pour over the steaks.
3. Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
4. Heat a cast-iron griddle pan until very hot.
5. Add the steaks and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on how well you like.
6. Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
7. To make the satay dressing, place all the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring all the time, until the peanut butter has melted.
8. Simmer for one minute.
9. If the dressing becomes too thick, add a little water and stir well to make a pouring consistency.
10. Mix together the Chinese leaves, cucumber and spring onions and place on a serving platter.
11. Thinly slice the steaks and arrange on top of the salad.
12. Drizzle over the satay dressing and garnish with coriander leaves and chilli pepper.
13. Serve with lime wedges.