Beef noodle salad with citrus dressing

Cook time: 5 minutes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

300gm beef sirloin or scotch, cut into thick strips

2 Tbsp soya sauce

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

2 coriander roots, crushed

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Citrus dipping

3 mandarins, cut in half

2 limes, cut in half

4 coriander roots

4 cloves garlic

handful fresh mint leaves

1 Tbsp brown sugar

3 Tbsp soy sauce

Noodle salad

1 packet fresh Udon noodles 1

cucumber, peeled into strips

6 baby carrots, peeled into strips

2 red chillies, finely sliced

Coriander leaves

For the beef simply combine all the ingredients and cover to allow to marinate. When ready, heat a BBQ or cast iron pan until HOT, sear the beef for 3 minutes each side. Allow to rest before slicing thinner.

Citrus dressing

In a mortar and pestle or a bowl, crush together the mandarins, limes, coriander roots and garlic. Add the brown sugar and soy sauce and mix. Taste and adjust according to the flavour. You need a good balance of sweet, salty and sour. Strain through sieve before using.

To serve

In a large bowl, add in the noodles, cucumbers, carrots, chilli and coriander leaves. Pour over dressing and combine, top with sliced beef and enjoy!