However, I have one little tiny problem with many farmers markets, and that is getting up early on a weekend to go to them. Well actually I have a problem getting up early anytime, let alone on a weekend, which is sacred. But lucky for me the wonderful Jan Power's Farmers Markets are on in Brisbane CBD every Wednesday…ALL day. Perfect!
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| Fresh produce from the Jan Power's Farmers Markets, Brisbane CBD |
Today at the markets I found a great little stall selling beautiful looking red and yellow grape tomatoes along with a variety I've never seen before, plum tomatoes.
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| The larger tomatoes are plum tomatoes. They have a very subtle but sweet taste. |
When you have beautiful tomatoes like these, they must become a feature of the meal. And what goes better with tomatoes than basil. I managed to buy this bunch for $2.
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| My $2 bunch of fresh basil |
I was also very happy to support some of our local farmers and picked up this delicious looking rump steak from Rangeland Quality Meats who have farms in southern and central Queensland.
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| Rump steak from Rangeland Quality Meats after a good bit of seasoning |
With all this fresh produce a quick and easy meal can be made.
This meal would be great if you had mid-week guests, or you just want to enjoy a healthy, scrumptious meal with your roomy.
Rump steak with balsamic & tomato salad
by The Self-Raising Kitchen
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| Rump Steak with balsamic & tomato salad |
Ingredients
2 x 200g rump steaks
1 handful of snow peas
2 cups mixed tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
4 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp heaped, wholegrain mustard
extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
Method
Generously season your steak.
Blanch snow peas: bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil. While waiting prepare a bowl of water with ice. Once water has boiled place snow peas in saucepan and cook for 1 minute. Pull snow peas out and place directly into iced water for another 1 minute. Drain.
Halve tomatoes and place in a bowl with torn basil leaves. Add extra virgin olive oil and season to taste. Mix with your hands (washed, of course).
Heat oil in a pan. Cook steak to your liking. Try to limit the turning of your steak as all you will do is ensure the outside is cooked and not allow the heat to go far inside; which is fine if you prefer your steak rare. Once cooked, remove from heat and let the meat rest. This will relax your meat and make it juicy and tender.
While your meat is resting, place snow peas and tomato salad on a plate.
Mix together the wholegrain mustard and balsamic vinegar.
Slice your steak and place on the plate with your snow peas and tomato salad. Drizzle the balsamic and mustard dressing over the steak.
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| Rump Steak with balsamic & tomato salad |
This looks delicious and colorful! I like that you use balsamic in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki. I love balsamic on steak. I can't remember when I started doing it but it adds such a lovely kick to the meat.
ReplyDeleteI love balsamic but not meat! I will remember to put a splash on the man's steak when he has it next. I roasted tomatoes the other night with balsamic, basil, olive oil, garlic, sugar, red onion, zucchini and seasoning and then mixed it through pasta. It was delish! Have a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteThat pasta dish sounds fabulous, Sarah. I still have lots of left over tomatoes so maybe that's what I need to do with them. Thanks for the tip.
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