Ingredients:

1/2 lb beef steak; 1/2 cup shredded papaya; 1/2 cup shredded honeydew melon; 1/2 shredded apple, soaked in salty water before cooked to prevent discolouration; 1 shredded celery; 2 tbsp deep - fried shallot.

Marinade:

Dash of pepper; 1/2 tsp mung bean flour; 1 tbsp oil

Sauce ingredients:

2 tbsp fish sauce; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 shredded red chilli(optional).

Method:

1. Wash, wipe and shred beef steak.  Marinate for 5 minutes.

2. Boil up enough water.  Blanch beef until cooked.  Drain well.

3. Dish beef, papaya, honeydew melon, apple and celery in a big bowl.

4. Blend sauce ingredients well.  Pour and mix with all ingredients.  Dish on plate.  Sprinkle shall on top.  Serve.

1. Way of deep - fry shallot: skin, slice and mix with salt.  Rest on a colander for an hour.  Deep - fry in warm oil on low heat until smoked. 

2. Ready - made deep - fried shallot can be bought in those Asian local and spices foods shops.