Persimmon Thai Beef Salad

Ingredients

Salad

  • 250gms fillet steak, trimmed
  • 1 persimmon, peeled and julienned
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup thai basil leaves
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded and shredded

Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Method

  1. Brush beef with a little oil and barbecue, pan fry or grill until cooked to your liking, 2-3 minutes each side will be medium. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, slice thinly.
  2. In a large bowl gently toss all salad ingredients.
  3. To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Combine beef with salad, drizzle with dressing, serve immediately.