Beef Fillet in Coconut

Ingredients

• 500 g beef eye fillet
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated finely
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons coriander, ground
• ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
• 2 teaspoons palm sugar, grated
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• ½ cup desiccated coconut
• 3 onions, cut into thin strips
• ½ cup coconut milk

Directions

1. Slice the beef into thin pieces.
2. Mix the lemon rind, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cilantro, palm sugar and 2 tablespoons oil, add to the beef and toss to coat well.
3. Cover with a lid and chill for 1 hour to marinade.
4. Heat the wok with the remaining oil.
5. Add the beef and stir-fry in batches until well browned.
6. Add the scallions and coconut and continue to stir-fry for another 1 minute.
7. Add back all the meat to the wok with the coconut milk and stir until heated through.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.