Mike Van de Elzen: Beef noodle salad with citrus dressing

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.