Seared beef & papaya salad with tamarind soy dressing

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Ingredients

300g sirloin beef steaks, fat removed

vegetable oil , for greasing

100g bag baby spinach leaves

2 ripe but firm papayas , peeled, deseeded and sliced

1 small pack coriander , leaves picked

1 small pack mint , leaves picked

½ large cucumber , sliced

4 spring onions , thinly sliced

1 red chilli , thinly sliced

3 tbsp crispy onion

2 tbsp tamarind purée

1 tsp grated garlic

juice 2 limes

3 tbsp soft brown sugar

1 ½ tbsp fish sauce

large pinch chilli flakes

Method

Season the steak well. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan. Sear the steaks for 2 mins each side, then remove and leave to rest for 5 mins. When rested, thinly slice.

Mix the dressing ingredients together with 1 tbsp water until the sugar is dissolved. Arrange the spinach, beef, papaya, herbs, cucumber, spring onions and chilli on a platter. Pour the dressing over half the salad and sprinkle with the crispy onions. Serve the remaining dressing on the side or save for making another salad.