Asian Steak Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin steaks
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 None small fresh red thai chillies, chopped finely, optional
2 lbs chinese cabbage, trimmed and shredded finely
1/4 lb carrots, grated coarsely
1/3 lb sugar snap peas, sliced lengthways
1/3 lb bean sprouts
1 tbsp loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp loosely packed fresh coriander leaves

Preparation

Cook the beef on a heated, oiled griddle pan until browned all over and cooked as desired. Transfer the beef to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil and leave to stand for 5 mins, then slice thinly.
To make the dressing, combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and chilis in a screw-top jar and shake well.
To assemble the salad, place the cabbage, carrots, peas, bean sprouts and herbs in a large bowl and stir briefly. Add the beef and the dressing, then toss gently. Serve.