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Szechuan Pepper-Crusted Steak with Celery, Cashew Nuts and Cucumber

Sichuan Pepper-Crusted Steak with Celery, Cashew Nuts and Cucumber

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Serves: 2

Fans of heat will love these spice-encrusted sirloin steaks. Crushing the Szechuan peppercorns releases a fruity, floral aroma that is then used to season the meat before pan-frying. If you haven't cooked with Szechuan peppercorns before, chef Saliha Mahmood Ahmed recommends using them cautiously at first!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp szechuan peppercorns
  • 2 sirloin steaks, roughly 200g each, 2cm thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 sticks celery
  • 200g cucumber, peeled and deseeded
  • 5 cm ginger, peeled and julienned
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce, plus extra to serve (optional)
  • 1 handful cashew nuts
  • 250g microwave rice

Method

Step 1

Crush the peppercorns with a pestle and mortar to form a coarse powder. Sprinkle over each side of the steaks and season liberally with sea salt to taste. Heat a non-stick pan on a medium-high heat and add the steaks. Drizzle over 1tbsp of olive oil and cook for around 2 mins on each side, until brown. Remove from the heat and place on a plate covered with foil to rest.

Step 2

Slice the celery and cucumber into 1cm strips. Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a wok and place on a high heat. When very hot, add the celery and ginger, and cook for around 2-3 mins until the celery is warmed through but still has some bite. Add a splash of water, the rice vinegar, sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss in the cucumber and cashews, then remove from the heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the rice according to the packet instructions. Slice the steak into 1.5cm-wide strips, and serve with the rice and veg, with extra soy sauce on the side if you like.

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