Five-spice steak

• Chinese five-spice powder2 tsp 2 tsp
• large sirloin steak↗1 1

  (about 300g/10oz)

• heads bok choi↗3 3

  or pak choi, halved

• sesame oil↗1 tsp 1 tsp
• sachet black bean100g 100g

  sauce

• garlic cloves↗2 2

  finely minced

• small piece fresh root ginger↗1 1

  finely minced

• rice wine vinegar↗2 tbsp 2 tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan, then gently simmer until hot. Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Rub the five-spice all over the steak, then season with a little salt and pepper. Sear steak for 2-3 mins on each side until cooked to your liking, then leave to rest.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, gently simmer or steam the bok or pak choi for 4-5 mins until wilted, but still crunchy. Toss the greens in a few tbsps of sauce and the sesame oil. Cut steak into thick slices. Serve on a plate with a small pot of sauce, the greens and some steamed rice.