Seared beef with a rooibos twist

Rooibos tea is used to make meat moister and tender. Therefore, it makes a great base for any meat marinade.

Please also refer to our article entitled "Verification #1: What makes the meat softer and tastier?".

Ingredients

For two people:

300 g beef thigh
1 teaspoon instant rooibos tea
200 ml water

1/2 teaspoon instant rooibos tea
25ml water
75 ml Ponzu vinegar
Grated ginger
Shiso leaves
Chopped green onions (scallions)
Grated garlic to your liking.

Best way to prepare

1. Make the marinade. Add 1 teaspoon instant rooibos tea to 200 ml water. Stir to dissolve. Marinate 300 g beef thigh in the mixture for about 2 hours in the fridge.

2. Pat dry the meat with a paper towel and place it in a heated frying pan. Cook the meat over low heat on both sides.

3. Make the sauce. Add 1/2 teaspoon instant rooibos tea to 25 ml water. Then, add 75 ml Ponzu vinegar, grated ginger and shiso leaves.

4. Cut the meat into small pieces and arrange them on a plate. Drizzle the sauce from step 3 over the meat and it is done.

Enjoy !