Seared beef & papaya salad with tamarind soy dressing

• sirloin beef↗300g g

  steaks, fat removed

• vegetable oil↗

  for greasing

• bag baby spinach↗100g g

  leaves

• ripe but firm papayas2

  peeled, deseeded and sliced

• small pack coriander1

  leaves picked

• small pack mint↗1

  leaves picked

• large cucumber↗½

  sliced

• spring onions↗4

  thinly sliced

• red chilli↗1

  thinly sliced

• crispy onion3 tbsp tbsp
• tamarind↗2 tbsp tbsp

  purée

• grated garlic1 tsp tsp
• juice 2 limes
• soft brown sugar↗3 tbsp tbsp
• fish sauce↗1 ½ tbsp tbsp
• large pinch chilli flakes↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.