Five Spice Beef and Sesame Dressing Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 500 g/1 lb 2 oz stewing or braising steak
 Spring onions2 Large, chopped (FOR THE CASSEROLE)
 5cm/2in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and sliced
 3 tbsp clear rice wine or cider vinegar
 Five spice powder1 Tablespoon (FOR THE CASSEROLE)
 1.4 litres/2 1/2 pints hot beef stock
 Light soy sauce3 Tablespoon (FOR THE CASSEROLE)
 Dark soy sauce2 Tablespoon (FOR THE CASSEROLE)
 Sea salt1 Teaspoon (FOR THE CASSEROLE)
 2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
 1 tbsp sesame paste or tahini paste
 Juice 1/2 lemon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed (FOR THE SPICY SESAME OIL DRESSING)
 Water1 Tablespoon (FOR THE SPICY SESAME OIL DRESSING)
 Groundnut oil1 Tablespoon (FOR THE SPICY SESAME OIL DRESSING)
 Light soy sauce1 Tablespoon (FOR THE SPICY SESAME OIL DRESSING)
 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
 Spring onion1 Large, finley sliced (FOR THE GARNISH)
 Red chilli1 Medium, deseeded (FOR THE GARNISH)
 1 small handful coriander, leaves and stalks, finely chopped
 Toasted black and white sesame seeds chilli oil
 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

Directions

MAKING
1. In a casserole dish, add in all the ingredients, cover and let it cook over a medium heat for 45 minutes.
2. Remove beef onto a platter and cool
3. Slice using a carving knife, along the grain.
4. Arranging the slices on a plate.
5. Cover and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
6. In a blender add in all the ingredients for the dressing and blend well.

SERVING
7. Drizzle dressing over the beef slices.
8. Garnish with the spring onion, chilli and coriander and toasted seeds.
9. Drizzle chilli oil.
10. Sprinkle crushed Sichuan peppercorns that have been dry-roasted in a pan until fragrant.
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