Steak & Onion

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 2)

◆ 60g self-raising flour

◆ 30g cornflour

◆ Salt and freshly-ground black pepper

◆ 1 medium onion

◆ 3tbsp lager

◆ 3tbsp soda water

◆ Vegetable oil for deep frying

◆ 4 x 50g thinly sliced “minute” steaks

◆ 2 brioche buns, toasted

◆ Handful of wild rocket

◆ 1 large ripe tomato, sliced

◆ 30g blue cheese, crumbled

1 Mix 30g flour with the cornflour and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. Gradually blend in the lager and soda water, stirring until batter is smooth. Leave to stand for 15min.

2 Cut onion into 1cm thick slices. Separate layers to make rings. Place in a bowl and toss in 15g remaining flour. Stir in 2tbsp batter, then mix in the remaining flour to thickly coat the onion rings.

3 Heat oil in a large, deep saucepan or wok to 180˚C. Toss onion rings in the batter until well coated. Drain off excess and drop into the batter; fry in 2 batches for 6-7min until golden and crisp. Drain well and keep warm.

4 Season steaks on both sides. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan until hot. Flash fry steaks for 1-2min on each side or to your liking.

5 Line the bottom of each bun with rocket and tomato. Top with 2 slices of steak. Sprinkle on cheese. Add a few onion rings and pop on lids. Serve as soon as possible with onion rings on the side.