Beef Fillet in Coconut Milk with Crispy Noodles and Dipping Sauce

Succulent beef fillet simmered in coconut milk, served in lettuce cups with a zesty dipping sauce and crispy noodles.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 353.1 kcals 1412.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Fat 16.4 grams 65.5 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
GrainsCereals
40
g
Rice Noodles
ready-made
Liquids
Meat
200
g
Beef Fillet
sliced thinly
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
tsp
50
g
Cashew Nuts
finely chopped
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh, roughly chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Ginger
fresh piece

Steps

  • Mix beef slices with salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Sear the beef in a hot frying pan until a crust develops.
  • Add coconut milk, simmer for 5 minutes until sticky, and set aside.
  • Grate ginger into muslin and squeeze out the juice into a bowl.
  • Dissolve sugar in rice wine vinegar over medium heat in a pan.
  • Stir in fish sauce, chilli flakes, and ginger juice, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in chopped nuts and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add coriander and cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Heat deep fat fryer to 180°C.
  • Fry noodles until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates.
  • Fill lettuce leaves with beef, drizzle with sauce, and top with crumbled noodles.