Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 2

Pat beef dry with paper towel. Combine peppercorns and five-spice and press onto beef. Heat oil in a frypan over high heat, then sear beef all over. Place on a baking tray in the oven for 6 minutes. Set aside to rest - the meat will be very rare.

Step 3

Soak the vermicelli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain, refresh with cold water and drain again. Divide between 4 serving bowls.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and chilli.

Step 5

Wash and dry greens, then pile them onto noodles with cucumber. Thinly slice beef and place on greens. Drizzle with dressing. Top with basil and peanuts.