Beef Fillet in Coconut

Beef fillet in coconut. No time allowed for the beef marinating.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500  g filet of beef
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 2  teaspoons  finely grated lemon rind
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
• 2  teaspoons ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup  desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
• 3  spring onions, 3 spring onions cut into long strips
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)

Directions

1. Cut the beef into thin slices.
2. Mix together the garlic, lemon rind, ginger, coriander, turmeric, sugar and 2 tablespoons of the oil, add the beef and toss well to coat.
3. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a wok or frypan; add the beef and stir fry in batches until well browned.
5. Add the coconut and spring onion and fry for 1 minute; return all the meat and juices to the pan.
6. Add the coconut milk and stir until heated; serve over rice.