ANISE BEEF AND RICE

Heat 2 tbs of rice bran oil in a frypan over a high heat . Add 500gm of sliced rump steak ( half at a time ), until beef just changes colour , stirring constantly . Transfer to a bowl and set aside . Add 3 cups of coarsley chopped baby salad leaves and 1/2 cup of matchstick carrot slices to the frypan and heat for 1 minute , stirring constantly . Now add 2 cups of beef stock to the pan along with 1/4 cup of red wine , 2 tbs of soy sauce ( tamari )and 1/2 tsp of anise seeds , heat to boiling . In a separate bowl mix 1/4 cup of arrowroot / cornflour with 1/4 cup of water mix until smooth , gradually stir this through the beef stock mixture , continuing cooking until it thickens . Add the beef and sliced cherry tomatoes , cook for 2 minutes until the meat is warmed through . Serve over your choice of grain .