Braised Beef with Spinach and Leeks Recipe

Ingredients :

400 g Beef fillet

2 tablespoons Light soy sauce

2 tablespoons Fish sauce

3 tablespoons Oil

4 Coriander roots, chopped finely

1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves and stems, chopped

2 teaspoons Black peppercorns, cracked

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon Soft brown sugar

1/2 cup Water

1 Leek, sliced

20 Spinach leaves, stalks removed

1/4 cup Lime juice

• Slice the beef into 2.5cm thick steaks.

• Place the soy sauce, fish sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, coriander, peppercorns, garlic and sugar in a  food processor and process until smooth.

• Pour the marinade over the beef, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

• Drain the beef, reserving the marinade.

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large frying pan.

• Add the steaks and brown well on each side.

• Add the marinade and water, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.

• Remove the meat and keep warm.

• Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, set aside.

• Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.

• Heat the remaining oil in a wok, add the leek and stir-fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.

• Add the spinach and cook for 30 seconds.

• Arrange the leek and spinach on a serving plate with the meat.

• Pour the sauce over the meat and drizzle over t he lime juice.

• Serve garnished with chili slices, if you wish.