Monday, December 31, 2007

Sirloin Salad with Barley and Grapes



For 4

50g Pearl Barley
500g Sirloin Steak
Olive Oil
2 bunches of Flat Leaf Parsley, leaves only
350g White Grapes, cut in half and deseeded

Marinade
Half a small Onion
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, ground
Pinch of Allspice
1 teaspoon Sumac
Black Pepper

Dressing
1 Garlic Clove, crushed with Salt
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Sumac
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, ground
Pinch of Allspice

1] Simmer the Barley in 1 litre of water for 45 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2] Mix the marinade and let the steaks sit for 2 hours.
3] Mix the dressing.
4] Heat a griddle pan until hot, wipe the steaks with Olive Oil and sear on either side, a minute or two only.
5] Let the steaks rest and assemble the salad.
6] Cut the steaks into thin strips and mix into the salad.