Charbroiled Beef Salad

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Ingredients:

• Dried Oyster Mushrooms – 2/3 cup
• Sirloin or Top round Steak – 600 gms
• Red Capsicums – 2, seeded and thinly sliced
• Cashew Nuts – 1/4 cup, roasted
• Red and Green Lettuce Leaves
• Mint Leaves to garnish

For the Dressing:

• Sesame Oil – 2 tblsp
• Fish Sauce – 2 tblsp
• Sweet Sherry – 2 tblsp
• Oyster Sauce – 2 tblsp
• Lime Juice – 1 tblsp
• Fresh Red Chilli – 1, seeded and chopped finely

Method:

1. To make the dressing, place the sesame oil, fish sauce, sherry, oyster sauce, lime juice and red chilli in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
2. Place the mushrooms in a bowl, then cover with boiling water and let it stand for 20 minutes.
3. Drain and cut into thin slices.
4. Charbroil the beef for 5 minutes, turning once, either on a ridged grill pan or under the broiler.
5. Cook a little longer if you do not like the meat rare.
6. Slice the steak into thin strips and place in a bowl with the mushrooms, capsicums and cashew nuts.
7. Add the dressing and toss together.
8. Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and place the beef mixture on top.
9. Garnish with the mint leaves and serve.