Sirloin with Watermelon Salad

Method

Step 1
1. To pickle the red onions, add water, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt flakes, anise, fennel seeds and cinnamon stick into a saucepan except the onions and bring to boil. Remove from the heat, add the onions and allow to pickle.
Step 2
2. Toast the pistachios in a hot dry pan until they begin to colour. Remove from the heat transfer to a chopping board and roughly chop.
Step 3
3. Remove the skin from the watermelon and chop into 3cm cubes or other shapes of a similar size.
Step 4
4. Remove the steaks from the fridge and bring them up to room temperature. Rub over some olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 5
5. In a hot pan or on the BBQ, cook the steaks for 2 -3 minutes on each side depending on thickness remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 6
6. Strain the pickled onions, reserving the pickling liquid, and toss through with the watermelon in a large bowl with the pistachios. Crumble over some of the Feta cheese, spoon over a couple of teaspoons of the cooled pickling liquid a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with some freshly chopped parsley.
Step 7
7. To serve, slice the steak widthways and plate with the Watermelon Salad on large platter and a slightly chilled glass of Taylor Made Shiraz.