STEP 1 Gently season the Onglet steaks with salt and pepper, then roll in the cocoa powder until all sides are lightly covered. STEP 2 Take a non-stick frying pan and drizzle a little oil inside and bring to a medium heat. STEP 3 Add the Onglets to the pan and sear on all sides,…

STEP 1 Add all the laab spices to a heavy bottom pan and toast over a low heat until fragrant. Grind to a fine powder in a stone pestle and mortar or spice grinder. STEP 2 Roll the Irish fillet in the laab spice powder ensuring it is completely coated. STEP 3 Pound the chillies,…

STEP 1 Make the roasted rice powder by dry toasting the uncooked rice in a heavy based pan over a medium heat. Continually move the rice so that the grains turn a deep golden brown and smell toasty and nutty, for around 5 mins. Transfer to a granite mortar and pestle, then grind into a…

STEP 1 Make the dipping sauce by dissolving the palm sugar with the water, then add the tamarind concentrate, fish sauce and toasted chilli flakes. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and stir through the chopped coriander. It should taste sweet, tart and spicy. STEP 2 Combine the fish sauce and white sugar and…

STEP 1 To make your own curry paste pound all ingredients into a stone pestle and mortar. Add ingredients in the order they are listed to ensure the paste reaches a smooth consistency. Alternatively, shop bought red curry paste can also be used. STEP 2 Take 1 tablespoon of the curry paste and combine with…

STEP 1 Mix together a splash of sherry vinegar, a tablespoon of oil and cracked black pepper and rub this mixture over the steaks. Set aside while you cook the onions. STEP 2 Heat a tablespoon of oil and a knob of butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat.  Sauté the onions until…

STEP 1 Heat the grill/pan to maximum, a cast iron ridged pan gives excellent results. STEP 2 Place the steaks in a shallow dish, and place the prepared vegetables in a bowl. STEP 3 Mix together the oil, salt, black pepper and balsamic vinegar. Pour half the mixture over the steaks and the remainder over…

STEP 1 Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C (350°F). STEP 2 To cook the potatoes: Put the potatoes, milk, cream, garlic, nutmeg and a little salt and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and transfer…

STEP 1 Barbecue your Irish sirloin (or any steak of your choice) to your liking. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. STEP 2 Mix all the listed ingredients in a bowl to make the dressing. STEP 3 Slice steak finely on a large plate and spoon on your dressing. Perfect to enjoy on…