Beef medallions & cruciferous vegetables

In a mortar and pestle, grind the ginger, garlic and habanero to form a paste

In a bowl, add the beef medallions, garlic, ginger & habanero chilli mixture, tamarind paste and soy sauce. Mix well to combine. Allow to rest for about 30 minutes

In a heavy skillet pan, heat the oil over high heat until hot.

Sear the beef medallions on both sides (for about 1-2 minutes each side).

Add the soy sauce to the leftover marinade and pour over the beef medallions. Stir to combine

Immediately add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and allow to cook for a further minute or two until the beef cooks to your liking. You can adjust the time when to add the vegetables depending on how you prefer your beef to be cooked. In this recipe, the beef will be medium-well done.

Finally, add in the chopped green onions and stir to combine.

Turn the heat off, sprinkle the thai basil and cover the dish until serving time. The heat from the dish itself will allow the thai basil flavour to come out without being cooked

Serve warm with a simple white rice or with baked potatoes.