Monday 21 July 2014

Slimming World - Spiced Thai Beef Salad with Wild Rice

Serves 4

Ready in about 55-60 minutes

Syns per serving - Free on Extra Easy

Ingredients

198g/7oz dried wild and long-grain rice
397g/14oz lean frying, sirloin or fillet steak, cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tsp finely grated ginger
1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass
4 kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 red chillies, deseeded (optional) and finely chopped
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
100ml/3½fl oz beef stock
½ cucumber, finely shredded
juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp mam pla (thai fish sauce)
½ tsp artificial sweetener (optional)


Method

1. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, drain and transfer to a wide mixing bowl.

2. Heat a non-stick frying pan or wok over a high heat and when hot add the beef strips, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime leaves, spring onions, and red chillies. Stir-fry over a high heat for 5-6 minutes or until the beef if sealed and lightly browned.

3. Add the soy sauce and stock and bring to the boil. Cook over a moderate heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside. Toss the cucumber with the reserved rice and divide between four serving plates or bowls.

4. Mix together the lime juice, fish sauce and sweetener, is using, and stir until dissolved. Spoon this mixture over the beef and toss to mix well. Spoon the beef mixture over the rice and serve immediately.

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