Liz Earle Wellbeing

IRON-RICH FOODS

Kimchi-marinated steak

We need protein to help soothe our digestive tract, but it’s vital to increase the fibre content in our diets, too, so as to prevent constipation. This easy-to-eat steak dish is also full of prebiotic fibres, thanks to the garlic, onions, pak choi and kimchi.

SERVES 4

Prep: overnight marinating

• 600g grass-fed sirloin steak, sliced into strips• 2 tbsp kimchi*, chopped• 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil• 1 onion, roughly chopped• 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced• 5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced• 1 Chinese (napa) cabbage, or use a pointed green cabbage, shredded• 2 pak choi, trimmed and shredded• Tamari, to taste (optional)• 4 lemon wedges, to serve• Black pepper

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