5 Spice Steak Recipes

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE STEAK WITH ORANGES AND SESAME BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• Finely grate 2 tsp. orange zest from 1 orange into a small bowl. Cut all oranges in half; set aside.
• Add five-spice powder, brown sugar, and 2 tsp. kosher salt to bowl with zest and stir to combine. Rub steak all over with spice mixture.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high. Cook steak, turning often, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 130˚F for medium-rare, 15-20 minutes total. After steak has cooked for about 5 minutes, nestle orange halves cut side down around steak and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer oranges to a plate. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
• Arrange broccolini in an even layer in same skillet and heat over high. Cook, undisturbed, until well charred, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook until tender and slightly charred all over, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl. Squeeze in juice from 2 orange halves over. Add sesame oil, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and toss to coat.
• Transfer steak to a platter. Arrange broccolini mixture alongside. Top with scallions, sea salt, and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with charred orange halves to squeeze over, rice, and hot sauce alongside, if desired.

FIVE SPICE BEEF AND PEPPER STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Boil water for rice and prepare to package directions.
• Place beef broth in a small pot over low heat to warm the liquid.
• Heat a wok shaped skillet or pan over high heat. Add oil (it will smoke) and meat bits. Stir-fry meat 3 minutes and remove from pan or move off to the side of the wok. Return pan to heat and add peppers and onions. Stir-fry veggies 2 minutes. Add meat back to the pan. Add sherry and stir fry until liquid almost evaporates about 1 minute. Add soy sauce to the pan. Dissolve cornstarch with a ladle of warm beef broth. Add beef broth to the pan, then add cornstarch combined with broth, the five-spice powder and black pepper. Stir sauce until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Adjust seasonings. Add more soy or salt if necessary. Remove stir-fry from heat. Fill dinner bowls with beef stir-fry and top with a scoop of rice. Scoop rice with ice cream scoop to get a rounded ball. By placing rice on top of stir-fry, rice will stay firm and not soak up too much sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions and smoked almonds.

FIVE-SPICE STEAK BOWL

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Brush the steaks with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with 1 tablespoon of the five-spice powder and a pinch of salt.
• Toss the bok choy and red pepper with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons five-spice powder. Season with a pinch of salt.
• Add the steaks, bok choy and peppers to the grill. Cook, flipping halfway, until the steaks and vegetables are grill-marked and the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, rice vinegar and soy sauce in a small bowl.
• Divide the rice between 2 bowls and top with the vegetables. Slice the steaks and divide between the bowls. Garnish with the mayonnaise mixture and green onions, as well as a tablespoon each of the chili paste and hoisin sauce.

GARLIC AND FIVE SPICE STRIP STEAKS

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, five-spice powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Place strip steaks in a plastic zipper bag, add marinade and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight for deeper marinade flavor.
• Preheat grill to medium high (450°F). Remove steaks from marinade, pat dry and grill to desired doneness; about 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare (around 125-130°F internal temperature). Remove steaks from grill and rest 5 minutes before serving.

GRILLED GARLICKY FIVE-SPICE PORK STEAKS

Steps:

• If the pork steaks are large, cut them into pieces about the size of your hand. To make the marinade, in a baking dish or shallow bowl large enough to accommodate the steaks, combine the garlic, shallot, five-spice powder, oil, fish sauce, salt, sugar, and pepper and mix well. Add the steaks and use your fingers to coat all the surfaces well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours for the best flavor.
• Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Prepare a medium charcoal fire (you can hold your hand over the rack for only 4 to 5 seconds) or preheat a gas grill to medium.
• Grill the steaks, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and a little charred on the edges.
• Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Provide each diner with an individual dish for the dipping sauce.

FIVE-SPICE FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
• Coat a cast-iron skillet with cooking spray and place in the oven while preparing the spice rub.
• Combine the sugar, five-spice powder, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over the surface of the steak, then pat or rub it into the meat.
• Turn the steak over, and repeat on the second side.
• Place the steak in the hot cast-iron skillet.
• Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side, depending on desired degree of doneness.
• Remove the steak from the oven, and let it rest on the carving board for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Cut it across the grain on the diagonal in thin strips.

CHINESE-STYLE BRAISED BEEF ONE-POT

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large, shallow casserole. Fry the garlic, ginger, onions and chilli for 3 mins until soft and fragrant. Tip onto a plate. Toss the beef in the flour, add 1 tbsp more oil to the pan, then brown the meat in batches, adding the final tbsp oil if you need to. It should take about 5 mins to brown each batch properly.
• Add the five-spice and star anise (if using) to the pan, tip in the gingery mix, then fry for 1 min until the spices are fragrant. Add the sugar, then the beef and stir until combined. Keep the heat high, then splash in the wine or sherry, scraping up any meaty bits. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
• Pour in the soy and stock (it won't cover the meat completely), bring to a simmer, then tightly cover, transfer to the oven and cook for 1½-2 hrs, stirring the meat halfway through. The meat should be very soft, and any sinewy bits should have melted away. Season with more soy. This can now be chilled and frozen for up to 1 month.
• Nestle the cooked bok choi into the pan, then bring to the table with the basmati rice straight away and tuck in.

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE STEAK WITH RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles per package directions.
• While noodles are cooking, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and steak in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in minced green onions and garlic; stir/saute 30 seconds.
• Add beef mixture; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomato, green onion pieces, and basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve beef mixture over noodles.

FIVE SPICE

Steps:

• Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add spices and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and set aside to cool. If using the whole spices for a braise, they are ready to go.
• To make the spices into a powder, use a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle to grind the spices until fine. If you like, you can strain the mix through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any coarse bits, but this is optional. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.