Okra is sometimes called lady fingers and is usually available at fruit and vegetable grocers if not at your local supermarket. Give it a try, the taste is quite delicious, especially when charred with a steak and mustard dressing. Eye fillet matches beautifully with this salad.
BEEF FILLET WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND OKRA RECIPE
Serves 4
Dressing
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp Djion mustard
2 tsp runny honey
Salad
4 x 100g eye fillet steaks
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to season
2 Tbsp butter
½ red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
10 okra
300g wild mushrooms
Torn Italian parsley, to garnish
Optional, mustard to serve
- Firstly, make the dressing. Place the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard and honey into a small jar, shaking well.
- Preheat a barbecue hotplate (or frying pan) to a medium/high heat. Rub the steaks with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side depending on the thickness of the meat. Remove and set aside to rest.
- Melt the butter on the hotplate. Add the onion, garlic, okra and mushrooms, tossing for a few minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and place into a bowl.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing. To serve, plate the salad and top with a steak.
