Ingredients

400g beef fillet
2tbsp light soy sauce
2 tb sp fish sauce
3 tb sp oil
4 coriander roots, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves and stems
2 tsp cracked black pepper corns
2 clovers garlic, crushed
1 tb sp soft brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 leek, sliced
20 english spinach leaves, stalks removed
1/4 cup lime juice.

Method

Cut the beef into 2.5 cm thick pieces and place in a bowl. Place the sauces,
1 tb sp oil, coriander, pepper corns, garlic and brown sugar in a blender, blend
until smooth. Pour the marinade over beef, cover and refrigerate for at least
2 hours or over night.

Drain the beef, reserving the marinade. Heat 1 tb sp of oil in a wok or large frying pan. Fry the pieces, browning well on each side. Add reserved marinade and water. reduce heat , simmer for 8 minutes. Remove the meat, keep warm, simmer sauce for 10 minutes and set aside. Slice beef into large bite sized pieces.

Heat remaining oil in a wok or pan, add leek and stir fry for 2 minutes, over medium heat. Add spinach to the wok, cook for 30 seconds or until softened. Arrange on a serving plate with the slices of meat, pour sauce over steak. Drizzle with lime juice.

Serve. Garnished with chili slices.

(Serves : 4)