eCook Meal
Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef
with fluffy basmati rice
Like the tastes and textures of sushi and sesame beef? This mouthwatering Asian mash-up marries the best of both worlds into a salad. Fluffy rice is topped with seared beef, sprinkles of toasted sesame seeds and sided with pickled cucumber. A mayo drizzle and soy dressing complete the meal.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
STEAMED RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 150ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
DRESSED-UP Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Dressing with 1 tbsp of a sweetener (to taste). Add the Cucumber matchsticks, a pinch of salt, and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving.
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SEARED Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
FIVE-STAR SALAD
Plate the rice up with the Beef schnitzel on the side. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve the Cucumber salad alongside, drizzled with some of the dressing. Drizzle over the mayo and dig in!
STEAMED RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
DRESSED-UP Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Dressing with 2 tbsp of a sweetener (to taste). Add the Cucumber matchsticks, a pinch of salt, and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving.
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SEARED Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season.
FIVE-STAR SALAD
Plate the rice up with the Beef schnitzel on the side. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve the Cucumber salad alongside, drizzled with some of the dressing. Drizzle over the mayo and dig in!
STEAMED RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 450ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
DRESSED-UP Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Dressing with 3 tbsp of a sweetener (to taste). Add the Cucumber matchsticks, a pinch of salt, and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving.
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SEARED Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches.
FIVE-STAR SALAD
Plate the rice up with the Beef schnitzel on the side. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve the Cucumber salad alongside, drizzled with some of the dressing. Drizzle over the mayo and dig in!
STEAMED RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
DRESSED-UP Cucumber
In a bowl, combine the Dressing with 4 tbsp of a sweetener (to taste). Add the Cucumber matchsticks, a pinch of salt, and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving.
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SEARED Beef
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches.
FIVE-STAR SALAD
Plate the rice up with the Beef schnitzel on the side. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve the Cucumber salad alongside, drizzled with some of the dressing. Drizzle over the mayo and dig in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R195.77
for 4 servings · R48.94 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Dressing needs 80 mlBalsamic Vinaigrette Dressing 300 ml 300 ml at R62.99 · 27% of packR16.80
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White Basmati Rice needs 300 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Mayo needs 160 mlFlying Goose® Sriracha Mayo-Styled Dipping Sauce 455 ml 455 ml at R114.99 · 35% of packR40.44
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Black Sesame Seeds needs 40 mlBlack Sesame Seeds 250 g R63.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R63.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef?
The preparation time for Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef with fluffy basmati rice is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef with fluffy basmati rice?
The total time required to make Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef with fluffy basmati rice is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Dressing, Mayo, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef?
Calories: 680, Carbs: 64 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.3 grams, Sugar: 5.9 grams, Salt: 577 grams
How do I prepare Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef?
STEAMED RICE: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. FIVE-STAR SALAD: Plate the rice up with the beef schnitzel on the side. Scatter over the toasted sesame seeds and serve the cucumber salad alongside, drizzled with some of the dressing. Drizzle over the mayo and dig in! SEARED BEEF: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the schnitzel until browned, 30-60 seconds per side. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and season. TOASTED SESAME SEEDS: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until they pop, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. DRESSED-UP CUCUMBER: In a bowl, combine the dressing with 2 tbsp of a sweetener (to taste). Add the cucumber matchsticks, a pinch of salt, and toss until fully coated. Set aside to marinate until serving.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Dressing, Mayo, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef have?
680 calories
How much fat content does Cucumber Salad & Sesame Beef have?
grams