Venison Thai-Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) venison (substitute filet mignon)
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1/2 teaspoon chili oil

Preparation

Place all ingredients except the meat in a mortar and grind to a paste.
Cover the filet with the paste and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Cook on an open grill over charcoal embers for 6 minutes on each side. The time may vary depending on height above the embers. The meat should be firm but not rigid to the touch.
Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.