Crispy Fillet Steak with Chilli Sauce and Lime Lemongrass Pilau

Fillet steaks dusted in star anise and potato flour, served with a fragrant citrus lemongrass rice and sticky chili sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1053.2 kcals 4212.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 127.2 grams 508.6 grams
Fat 35.6 grams 142.2 grams
Protein 56.1 grams 224.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Zest and juice
GrainsCereals
Liquids
450
ml
Vegetable Stock
May substitute chicken stock
Meat
1000
g
Fillet Steak
4 steaks of 250g each
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Finely diced
1
stem
Lemongrass
Outer leaves removed and finely diced
3
tbsp
Coriander
Fresh leaves, roughly chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
tsp
Star Anise
Ground
2
tsp
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
For the pilau
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
To rub on steaks
30
ml
Olive Oil
Light
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely diced
10
cm
Ginger
Peeled and finely grated

Steps

  • Heat a deep pan, add oil and butter, and cook onion, garlic, and lemongrass until softened.
  • Stir in the rice for one minute, then add the stock and simmer.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes until the stock is absorbed.
  • Mix in the lime zest, juice, and coriander, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Rub steaks with oil and coat thoroughly with a mixture of potato flour and star anise.
  • Fry steaks in hot olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side, then rest for 3 minutes.
  • Simmer rice wine vinegar and sugar in a pan, then add soy, chilli, and ginger until thickened.
  • Serve thick slices of steak over the pilau rice and drizzle with the chilli sauce.