Description
A flavorful journey with deliciously marinated grilled steak, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb steaks (flank, skirt, or hanger)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- Sticky rice (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or light brown/white sugar)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots or chopped green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted chili flakes (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon uncooked jasmine or sticky rice (for toasted rice powder)
- 3 sprigs cilantro or mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a mortar and pestle, pound the black pepper into a fine powder, then add the garlic and pound until you have a paste. Combine with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, lime juice, and oil in a mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Marinate the Steaks: Place your steaks in a dish or freezer bag, pour the marinade over them, ensuring every inch is coated. Marinate for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight for deeper flavor penetration.
- Prepare to Grill: About 1 hour before grilling, remove the steaks from the fridge to let them come to room temperature. Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar until the sugar dissolves. Stir in shallots and chili flakes.
- Prepare Toasted Rice Powder: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the uncooked rice and toast until deep brown, stirring frequently. Once toasted, grind into a fine powder.
- Finishing Touches: Stir the toasted rice powder and chopped cilantro or mint into the dipping sauce just before serving. Grill steaks to your preferred doneness, typically 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Serve: Plate the grilled steak with sticky rice on the side and drizzle generously with the dipping sauce. Enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
Allow steaks to come to room temperature before grilling for even cooking. Common mistakes: Don’t skip the marinating time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg