A light smoky haze fills the air and with it are the sounds of something sizzling, something aromatic that holds a fulfilling promise…

The wait might only take a few minutes or more but the taste buds are already dancing at the prospect of something meaty and juicy as the smoky aroma elevates that hunger level even more.

Here with this Grilled Beef recipe, you can savour these aromatic and smoky aromas by marinating a simple cut of steak and infusing it with Asian flavours.

The secret, as with anything to do with meat, is to marinate ahead of time so that the meat can get a real ‘workout’ with the ingredients. Even less expensive cuts of meat can be transformed to something tender and bursting with flavour by following this simple rule.

In this recipe, a dash of Shaoxing Wine is used in the marinade to add that bit of ‘depth’. Shaoxing Wine is a Chinese cooking wine that is made from fermented rice. It can be described as having quite a sharp scent but with sweet undertones and a taste that is mildly unassuming but enhancing.

Once ready to serve, top the beef with crushed Cashews and add a squeeze of Lime for that bit of zing!

Now that the wait is over, dig in!!

Try my Asian style Grilled Beef recipe.