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Yunnanese seared beef with mint, fermented chilli bean, lime and lemongrass dressing

Yunnanese seared beef with mint, fermented chilli bean, lime and lemongrass dressing is built on Vegetable Oil, White Rice Vinegar, Clear Honey, Lime Juice, and Fermented Chilli Bean Paste. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Yunnanese food is a variant of Chinese cuisine which often uses fermented beancurds. Serve with a simple salad or stir-fried vegetables.

2. 2

   Heat a dry, heavy-based frying pan until extremely hot.

3. 3

   Rub the beef with the oil, season with salt and pepper and sear on both sides until you have a brown crust.

4. 4

   Add the butter to the pan and baste the beef with the melted butter for 1-5 minutes, depending on how well-done you like your beef.

5. 5

   Remove the beef from the pan and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and warm gently.

7. 7

   Slice the beef into thin slices and pour over the dressing, then scatter over the cucumber pieces and the deep fried mint leaves.