Papaya Marinated Steak Malay Onion Sambal Recipes

PAPAYA-MARINATED STEAK & MALAY ONION SAMBAL

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, stir scallions, mustard, thyme, pepper, ginger and cumin until blended. Rub the mixture evenly all over steak.
• Put 2 papaya skin halves in a glass baking dish, flesh side up. Place steak on top of papaya half and top with remaining 2 papaya skins, flesh side down; skins should touch surface of meat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Light grill or preheat broiler.
• Discard papaya skins. Lightly oil both sides of steak and season with salt. Grill or broil steak, turning once, for about 10 minutes, or until medium rare.
• Thinly slice steak across the grain on the diagonal.
• Serve hot steaks with Malay Onion Sambal.
• Malay Onion Sambal:.
• Set a colander in the sink. Add the onions and salt; rub the salt into the onions and squeeze them gently for a few minutes. Rinse the onions thoroughly under cold running water, then drain well and pat dry.
• Combine vinegar, cinnamon and apricot jam in a bowl. Stir in onions and mint and add chile.

GRILLED STEAK AND PAPAYA SALAD

Steps:

• Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Place beef in a small baking dish, pour the marinade over, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the beef from the marinade and season it with salt and pepper. Grill meat until charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, chiles, mint, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Set aside. In another bowl, toss the lettuce leaves and watercress together and then arrange the mixture on a platter.
• Combine the papaya and carrots in a medium bowl. Evenly distribute the papaya mixture over the lettuce. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing. Arrange the steak on top and drizzle steak with some more dressing. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

PAPAYA-MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the papayas, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Using the back of a fork, smash the papaya until it forms a chunky paste.
• Remove 1/2 cup of the marinade and refrigerate.
• Add the flank steak and a generous amount of salt and pepper to the remaining marinade and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove any excess marinade from the steak and discard. Grill each side of the steak for 5-7 minutes for medium rare. Allow to sit for 10 minutes on a cutting board, then slice against the grain into 1/2-inch slices.
• Serve with the reserved marinade.

PAPAYA AND RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Discard papaya seeds. Peel papaya and chop enough to measure 1/2 cup. Mince enough onion to measure 2 tablespoons and, wearing rubber gloves, mince enough jalapeño (with seeds) to measure 1/2 tablespoon. In a bowl stir together papaya, onion, jalapeño, and remaining ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.