675g (1½lb) beef sirloin or braising steak, cut into long thin strips
15ml (1 tbsp) chopped mixed fresh herbs e.g parsley, thyme, basil
juice and grated rind ½ lemon
freshly ground black pepper
flour, for dusting
vegetable oil for cooking
For the onion rings:
1 small onion sliced into rings
1 egg white, lightly beaten
30-45ml (2-3 tbsp) plain flour
To serve:
toasted slices crusty bread
mixed salad leaves