The Simple Life..

@ Sin Ming Cook House / Bakery / Whateva

Of all things that I miss from Sydney is a steak sandwich.  Don’t get me wrong Singapore does have a lot of nice and tasty Western food, but I have not thus far found a true blue Aussie steak sandwich.

Sinking my teeth into a nice juicy steak sandwich has been on my mind for quite a while now; after finding a recipe for some tomato chutney on Bestrecipes.com.au it was time to bring my visions of a steak sandwich to life!

 

Tomato Chutney  Submitted by: Melissa (BestRecipes.com.au)

1. 4 large red capsicums, chopped
2. 500 g tomatoes, chopped
3. 4 medium onions, chopped
4. 2 tablespoons salt
5. 2 cups white vinegar
6. 1½ cups sugar
7. 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
8. 2 tablespoons flour
9. ¼ teaspoon paprika
10. ¼ teaspoon turmeric
11. ½ cup water
12. ¼ teaspoon chili powder (I added this myself for a little extra kick!)

Directions:

• Combine the capsicums, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 2 hours and then drain.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar and mustard seeds in a large saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• Bring to the boil and add the capsicum mixture. Boil for 10 minutes.
• Combine the flour, paprika, turmeric and mix to a smooth paste with the water.
• Add to the chutney mixture and stir until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for an hour.
• Pour into hot, sterilised jars and seal

Steak

The steak itself was as easy as cheese..

• Simply fry some onions in butter then lightly salt and pepper the steak
• Sear the steak in a shallow pan for 1-2 minutes on each side
• Lay on toasted sour-dough bread
• Top with Tomato Chutney
• Add fried bacon bits and finally top with rocket lettuce

Bon Appétit – Sidney