Shiraz

HONEY SOY BEEF FILLET

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbs honey
• 1 tbs sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2kg piece beef eye fillet (centre cut), trimmed of all sinew
• 1 tbs sunflower oil
• 1/3 cup (80ml) sweet chilli sauce
• Shiso cress or other Asian baby herbs, to garnish (optional)
• 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

 Method

1. Combine soy, honey, sesame, garlic and ginger in a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning occasionally.
2. Preheat oven to 190°C. Remove beef from dish, discarding marinade, and pat dry with a paper towel. Heat sunflower oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare (or until cooked to your liking). Set aside to cool.
3. Just before serving, spread chopped herbs on a large sheet of baking paper. Brush beef with sweet chilli and roll in herbs, pressing to coat. Serve thickly sliced, and garnish with shiso if desired.