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Seoul Steak
While flank steaks are often overlooked , this special preparation delivers all the luxury associated with more expensive cuts . Every element of this meat and potato plate redefines rich eating .
INGREDIENTS Steak 6 oz flank steak 1 / 2 yellow potato 2 – 3 cremini mushrooms 1 / 2 cup pomme purée
Pomme Purée ( 2 servings ) 2 yellow potatoes 4 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp milk 2 Tbsp grated Grana Padano salt and pepper to taste
Marinade ( yield 6-8 steaks ) 1 jar Korean barbeque marinade , purchased 1 can 7-Up 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
Sauce 1 cup marinade 1 Tbsp butter 1 – 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Pickled Onions 2 red onions , thinly sliced 1 cup rice vinegar 2 cups water 1 / 2 cup white sugar 1 / 2 cup mirin
Garnish grated Grana Padano parsley green onions sesame seeds
METHOD Steak 1 . In a shallow dish , combine the marinade ingredients , and place the steak in it for 4 to 24 hours . 2 . Remove the steak and pat dry with a towel , before grilling it over a flame approx 4 minutes per side and let rest for another 4 minutes . 3 . Reserve the marinade for the sauce later . 3 . Cook to desired doneness .
Potato 1 . Dice potato into 1 ” cubes and parboil until tender , approx . 6-8 min . 2 . Remove , drain and reserve until ready to serve . 3 . Deep fry or sauté potatoes in oil until golden , approx . 2-3 min .
Mushrooms 1 . Dice mushrooms into quarters and sauté in canola oil . 2 . Season with 1 tsp butter and salt and pepper to taste .
Pomme Purée 1 . Peel and dice potatoes to 2 ” thick pieces . 2 . Add potatoes to a pot of cold water , and over medium-high heat , bring to a boil .
3 . Boil until fork tender . 4 . Drain and transfer to a bowl . 5 . Add the butter , milk , cheese and mash .
Pickled Onions 1 . Add all the pickling ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil . 2 . Pour the liquid over the thinly sliced onions . 3 . Set aside to pickle , for approx 15 minutes .
Sauce 1 . Over medium heat , simmer the marinade , ( don ’ t let boil ). 2 . Add the butter and thyme . 3 . Mix well .
Assembly 1 . Swipe pomme purée on base of plate . 2 . Fan out steak on one side of plate . 3 . Pile potato and mushroom beside steak . 4 . Pour 2 Tbsp of sauce on steak and 1 Tbsp on potatoes and mushrooms . 5 . Garnish potatoes with pickled onions and optional green onions . 6 . Garnish steak with Grana Padano , parsley and sesame seeds .
Yield 1 serving ciao ! / summer / two thousand twenty-four 23