Spicy Beef with Coriander Relish

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup Shaoxing rice wine
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 4×8 oz steaks

To Serve:

• 7 oz snow peas
• steamed rice
• coriander relish

Directions:

1. Place the Shaoxing rice wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil in a large bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the steaks and the above marinade in a large plastic bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally. Bring the steaks to room temperature in the last 30 minutes.
3. Pepare the coriander relish while the steaks are marinating.
4. Preheat a frying pan or barbecue until hot. Sear the steaks for 3 minutes each side. Continue cooking over a medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side for medium. Remove the steaks from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes in a warm place.
5. Lightly blanch the snow peas in boiling water then plunge into cold water and drain well.
6. Slice each steak into 1/2 inch slices, top with a little relish and serve with steamed rice and snow peas.
7. Bring the extra marinade to a boil and serve on the side.