Five-spice steak

Name: Five-spice steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 large sirloin steak (about 300g/10oz); 3 heads bok choi or pak choi, halved; 1 tsp sesame oil; 100g sachet black bean sauce; 2 garlic cloves finely minced; 1 small piece fresh root ginger finely minced; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

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⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 2 🌶 asian ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This Asian main course uses Chinese five-spice powder to season a sirloin steak, which is seared and served with a rich black bean sauce. The dish is accompanied by bok choi, wilted and tossed with sesame oil, creating a complete supper. It is designed to serve two people and can be ready in 35 minutes, making it a practical yet flavourful dinner option.

Ingredients

2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 large sirloin steak (about 300g/10oz)
3 heads bok choi or pak choi, halved
1 tsp sesame oil
100g sachet black bean sauce
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 small piece fresh root ginger finely minced
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Method

Combine the sauce components in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer until warmed through. Get a griddle pan very hot. Coat the steak thoroughly with the five-spice powder, then add a little salt and pepper. Cook the steak for 2-3 mins on each side to your preferred doneness, then set it aside to rest.
While the steak rests, simmer or steam the bok or pak choi for 4-5 mins until it has softened but retains some crunch. Dress the greens with a few tbsps of the prepared sauce and the sesame oil. Slice the rested steak into thick pieces. Plate the steak with a small pot of sauce, the dressed greens and some steamed rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories352 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturates7 g

Carbs13 g

Sugars9 g

Fibre3 g

Protein36 g

Sodium1800 mg

Salt4 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisineasian