Sliced Steak with Hot and Sour Sauce

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12oz/ 350g lean sirloin, rump, or fillet steak
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp fish sauce
4 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sugar
¼ tsp roasted chilli powder
3-4 shallots (or green onions) thinly sliced
A few lettuce leaves to serve – optional
20g/1oz/1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro for garnish
15g/ ½ oz/ ¼ cup roughly chopped mint leaves for garnish

Directions:

Heat BBQ or grill (broiler) to medium. If using a grill line the tray with foil. Put the beef on the grill rack and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, turning occasionally. Fat should drip off the meat and the meat should cook slowly enough to remain juicy and not burn. Using a sharp knife, slice the beef crossways into strips.

Mix the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and roasted chilli powder in a bowl. Add the shallots or green onions and the beef. Taste and adjust as necessary.

Line a serving plate with lettuce leaves, then spoon the beef mixture over the leaves. Sprinkle with the cilantro and mint leaves.

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