Bursa Fig and Biftek Salad

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 as a main course, 2 as a starter
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Laura

Bursa Fig and Biftek Salad

The fig is one of the oldest known fruits in the world but is referred to as the ‘poor man's food’. It is mentioned in the Bible, Koran and Torah. Alexander III of Macedon (Alexander the Great) took dried figs on military campaigns as they were perfect for restoring strength.

Ingredient

Food ration :

1 as a main course, 2 as a starter

Cooking time :

10 minutes

225 g

fillet steak

pinch

freshly ground black pepper

pinch

sea salt

1 tbsp

olive oil

handful

watercress

figs, top removed and sliced

kiwi, peeled and sliced

2 tbsps

pomegranate seeds

1 tbsp

cashew nuts

1 tbsp

croutons

2 tbsps

fresh chives, chopped

1/2

shallot, finely diced

1/2

small lemon peeled and deseeded, flesh chopped

1 tbsps

balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

pomegranate molasses

1 tbsp

fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp

dried chilli flakes

1 tsp

honey (optional)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat a pan with olive oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook on high on each side for 3 minutes for rare, 4 minutes for medium rare. Leave to rest.

* Step 2

Whisk the dressing ingredients together. It should be sour and peppery. If it is too sour for your taste, add a little honey. Once the steak has rested, slice and place on top of the salad. Add any juices to the dressing, whisk and pour over the steak and scatter a few edible flowers on top.