Braised Beef with Spinach and Leeks Recipe

                                                 Braised Beef with Spinach and Leeks

Ingredients:

400 g Beef fillet

2 tablespoons Light soy sauce

2 tablespoons Fish sauce

3 tablespoons Oil

4 Coriander roots, chopped finely

1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves and stems, chopped

2 teaspoons Black peppercorns, cracked

2 cloves Garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon Soft brown sugar

1/2 cup Water

1 Leek, sliced

20 Spinach leaves, stalks removed

1/4 cup Lime juice

Cooking Procedure:

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Slice the beef into 2.5cm thick steaks.
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Place the soy sauce, fish sauce, 1 tablespoon oil, coriander, peppercorns, garlic and sugar in a food processor and process until smooth.
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Pour the marinade over the beef, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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Drain the beef, reserving the marinade.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large frying pan.
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Add the steaks and brown well on each side.
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Add the marinade and water, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
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Remove the meat and keep warm.
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Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, set aside.
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Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.
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Heat the remaining oil in a wok, add the leek and stir-fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.
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Add the spinach and cook for 30 seconds.
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Arrange the leek and spinach on a serving plate with the meat.
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Pour the sauce over the meat and drizzle over t he lime juice.
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Serve garnished with chili slices, if you wish.