Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef tenderloin trimmed
  • 1 ounce thai basil leaves loosely packed
  • 2 ounces bean sprouts
  • 1 red chili pepper long, sliced thinly
  • dressing Spicy Peanut
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons peanuts coarsely chopped roasted unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce
  • 1 Thai chili pepper small red, chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/3 inch ginger piece, peeled and grated

Method

  • For the carpaccio, wrap the beef tightly in cling wrap and place in the freezer about 1 hour or until partially frozen. Unwrap and slice as thinly as possible. Arrange on serving platter and top with basil, bean sprouts and sliced chili pepper.
  • For the dressing, add ingredients to a screw-top jar and shake well. Drizzle on beef to serve.