Papaya Salad with Seared Beef

Papaya Salad with Seared Beef

Serves 4

Core recipe

Points plan 3 per serving

2 papaya, the firmer and greener the better

1 cucumber

125g beansprouts

5cm (2") piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

bunch coriander, chopped

1 red chilli, finely chopped

2 limes, juice squeezed from 1, the other cut into wedges

1 tsp olive oil

375g lean sirloin steak

freshly ground black pepper

sea salt

Peel papayas, cut in half and scoop out all the seeds.  Slice and cut into equal sized, large matchsticks, place in a large bowl.

Cut cucumber in half ,lengthways, scoop out seeds and then slice into large matchsticks. Add to the bowl with the beansprouts.

Add the ginger, garlic, chilli, coriander and ime juice to the bowl with the seasoning and evenly mix.

Heat oil in a frying pan and when smoking hot, add the steaks and cook for 1 min each side for rare or 2 min each side for medium.  Remove from pan and leave to rest for 1 min.

Divide the salad between 4 plates.  Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice the steak and arrange over the salad. Serve with lime wedges.