But if you like, use the satay soup as my friend did ... for the sliced beef. Fried shallots are sold in the Thai and Vietnamese section of supermarkets. If you can't find them, make your ...

Here, beef satay is like an unwanted child ... garlic and lemongrass, which is the Thai style pork satay. Get this version rather than the pale brown one as it’s packed with more flavour.

Measure all the ingredients for the Thai-style sauce into a bowl and mix well. Set aside. To marinate the beef, place the steak strips in a bowl. Add the marinade of chilli, lime juice and soy sauce.