Barbecued beef - Chinese style

Barbecued beef in marinade

Use the best cuts of beef that you can afford. Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to beef

Ingredients

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• 450 g lean braising steak
• 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce (light soy will do, though it's not as sweet)
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon 5 spice powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Create a marinade by mixing all ingredients together
2. Marinate the beef for 3 hours, basting often
3. Cook over a hot barbecue grill for 5 minutes a side
4. Remove from heat, cover and rest for 5 minutes

Serving suggestions

Serve hot

Variations

Add good pinch of chili powder or some harissa paste for a hotter marinade

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