Valentines steak supper

The menu

• Main course

  Steamed mussels

• Main course

  Sirloin steak with chunky chips

• Desserts

  Chocolate fondue with fruit platter

Menu ingredients

Serves 2

• Fruit and vegetables

  • 2 tsp garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh root ginger, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp chilli bean sauce

  • 2 fresh red chillies, seeded and chopped

  • 3 tbsp spring onions, finely shredded

  • fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

  • 3 large potatoes (Maris Piper, Golden Wonder or King Edward are ideal)

  • selection of fruits cut in bite-sized pieces such as orange, banana, grapes, dates or pineapple.

• Tins, packets and jars

  • mustard

  • 2 tbsp golden syrup

• Cooking ingredients

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce

  • 3 tbsp groundnut or peanut oil

  • vegetable oil, for deep frying, plus extra for brushing the steaks

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 110g/4oz sugar

• Biscuits, snacks and sweets

  • 400g/14oz plain chocolate, broken in pieces

• Drinks

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry

• Meat, fish and poultry

  • 500g/1 lb 2oz fresh mussels

  • 2 x 275g/10oz sirloin steaks, removed from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking

• Other

  • grilled tomatoes

  • 110ml4fl oz water