Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Ingredients
For the 'Crack Sauce'
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 1 green chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients for the 'Crack Sauce': finely mince the shallots and garlic, thinly slice the green and red chilies, and chop the cilantro. Juice the lime.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the water, fish sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lime juice, minced shallots, sliced green and red chilies, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Sear the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. For a 1-inch thick steak, this usually means about 4 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired internal temperature (130-135°F for medium-rare).
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Remove the steak from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Slice the rested steak against the grain into desired thickness. Serve immediately with the prepared 'Crack Sauce' for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Steak with 'Crack Sauce'
Ingredients
For the 'Crack Sauce'
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 1 green chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
For the Steak
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients for the 'Crack Sauce': finely mince the shallots and garlic, thinly slice the green and red chilies, and chop the cilantro. Juice the lime.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the water, fish sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the lime juice, minced shallots, sliced green and red chilies, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pat the sirloin steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned steak in the hot pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Sear the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. For a 1-inch thick steak, this usually means about 4 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired internal temperature (130-135°F for medium-rare).
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Remove the steak from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Slice the rested steak against the grain into desired thickness. Serve immediately with the prepared 'Crack Sauce' for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min