Beef Fillet in Coconut

Serves 4


Ingredients:

500g beef eye fillet
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp grated palm sugar or soft brown sugar
3 tbsp peanut oil
½ cup (45g) desiccated coconut
3 spring onions, cut into thin strips
½ cup (125ml) coconut milk


Method:

• Cut the beef into thin slices. Mix together the garlic, lemon rind, ginger, coriander, turmeric, palm sugar and 2 tablespoons oil, add the beef and toss well to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.


• Heat the remaining oil in a wok or frying pan; add the beef and stir-fry in batches until well browned. Add the coconut and spring onion and stir-fry for 1 minute more. Return all the meat to the pan; add the coconut milk and stir until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition per serve:
Protein 30g
Fat 35g
Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fibre 0g
Cholesterol 85mg
1780 kj (425 cal)