Steak with Watercress Tabbouleh & Mojo Verde

Serves 2 | Prep time: 20 mins/Cook time: 10 mins

 

Ingredients:

2 Steaks of your choice

60g Watercress, chopped

1 Onion, chopped

150g bulgur wheat

2tbsp Tomato puree

200g Tomato, diced

1tsp ground cumin

10g Fresh Mint, chopped

Salt & Pepper

Olive Oil

 

For the Mojo Verde:

30g Coriander

30g Watercress

2 cloves garlic

Juice of 2 limes

1tsp ground cumin

1 Chilli pepper

2 tsp white wine vinegar

2tbsp Olive oil

Salt & pepper

 

Method:

  1. For the sauce, add all ingredients to a food processor and blend. You can liquidise for a smoother texture if preferred.

  2. For the tabbouleh, add the bulgur wheat to a heat-proof dish and cover with double the amount of boiling water. Meanwhile, fry the onion in a pan with a little olive oil. As the onions begin to soften, add a pinch of salt and the tomato puree.

  3. The bulgur wheat should have absorbed all the water by now and be cooked – add the onions and set aside.

  4. Season the steaks with salt & pepper on both sides. In a hot frying pan, seal the steaks on all sides before cooking for 1 min 30 sec – 2 mins on each side. Allow to rest.

  5. To the cooled bulgur wheat and onions, add the tomatoes, watercress, cumin and mint. Stir to combine.

  6. Slice the steak before serving ­– you can plate up individually, but this makes a great sharing platter with the addition of some flatbreads!

 

Photography by Lara Jane Thorpe