Black beans add umami oomph to the dressing for this protein-packed salad.
Black beans add umami oomph to the dressing for this protein-packed salad.James Moffatt

Salty,savoury and slightly funky,fermented soybeans,also known as douchi,add umami oomph to the dressing for this protein-rich steak salad. The dressing can be made a day ahead. Stir well before using.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp fermented salted black beans (see note)

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil,plus extra to rub

  • 600g eye fillet,at room temperature

  • 60ml (¼ cup) lime juice

  • 2 tbsp mirin

  • 1 small garlic clove,finely chopped

  • 2 cups mixed lettuce leaves

  • 1 green apple,thinly sliced

  • 1 Lebanese cucumber,peeled and sliced

  • 2 small avocados,halved

Method

  1. Step1

    Place the black beans in a small bowl,cover with ¼ cup boiling water,and set aside to soak.

  2. Step2

    Rub the beef with oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 8-10 minutes,turning,for medium-rare. Set aside to rest.

  3. Step3

    Drain the black beans and return them to the bowl. Add the avocado oil,lime juice,mirin and garlic,and whisk to combine.

  4. Step4

    Place the lettuce,apple and cucumber in a salad bowl,add half the black bean dressing and gently toss to coat.

  5. Step5

    Thinly slice the beef. Toss the beef through the salad. Pour on the remaining dressing and serve with ½ an avocado for each person.

Note

Fermented black soybeans,used to make Chinese black bean dishes,can be found at Asian grocers and in the Asian aisle at some supermarkets.

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