Skewered Thai Style Steak With Lime Jalapeno And Mint Recipes

THAI STEAK SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, curry powder, lemon juice, 1/4 cup coconut milk and 1 teaspoon pepper flakes; add the steak. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. On 16 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread beef with lime slices if desired. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4-in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, remaining coconut milk and pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with steak skewers.

THAI BEEF SKEWERS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Pickle the cucumbers: In a small saucepan, heat the sugar, salt, vinegar and 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve; remove from the heat. Put the cucumber, chile and red onion in a medium bowl and pour the hot brine over them. Let cool, then add the cilantro. Chill.
• Make the beef skewers: In a medium bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame seeds and red pepper flakes. Pour half of the mixture into a serving bowl, add the lime juice and reserve as a dipping sauce. Put the beef cubes in a zip-top bag and pour in the remaining marinade. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Put in a bowl and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Preheat a grill to high. Drain the meat, discarding the marinade. Thread the cubes onto skewers (1 to 4 per skewer), separating each cube with a piece of scallion. Grill directly over the coals, turning once, until nicely charred, about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with sliced scallions. Serve warm or cold with the reserved marinade for dipping and the pickled cucumber and chiles on the side. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to keep them from burning on the grill. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

AUTHENTIC THAI STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Sprinkle pepper and salt onto flank steak.
• Cook steak on preheated grill until desired doneness is reached, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, garlic, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl.
• Mix romaine lettuce, mint, cilantro, and basil together in a bowl; spoon about 6 tablespoons lime juice mixture over romaine mixture. Toss to coat.
• Cut steak into strips and place strips into remaining lime juice mixture; let sit for steak to marinate, 1 to 2 minutes. Place steak on romaine mixture.

THAI-STYLE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Make marinade: In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, red-pepper flakes, and oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper; place in a baking dish. Pour 1/4 of marinade over steaks (reserve remaining marinade); turn steaks to coat. Let steaks marinate up to 30 minutes.
• In a large skillet, cook steaks on medium-high heat, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 5 to 10 minutes. Slice steaks across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices; halve slices crosswise. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with reserved marinade.
• With a vegetable peeler, cut carrots into long ribbons. Add to steak in bowl, along with lettuce and mint; toss to combine. Divide salad among 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle with bean sprouts and peanuts, if desired.

JALAPEñO AND LIME-MARINATED SKIRT STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• Marinate and cook the steak:
• Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
• Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
• Assemble the tacos:
• Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.

JALAPENO STEAK

Steps:

• Combine jalapenos, garlic, pepper, salt, lime juice and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Place steak in a shallow pan or large resealable plastic bag. Pour jalapeno marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover pan or seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grill grate.
• Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

CHILI-LIME-CUMIN BEEF SKIRT STEAK SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut beef steak crosswise into three equal pieces.
• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl.
• Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn beef to coat.
• Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator for one hour.
• Soak twelve 9-inch bamboo skewers in water for one hour; drain.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatillos,Anaheim peppers and onion wedges in medium bowl.
• Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
• Set aside.
• Alternately thread vegetables evenly onto six skewers.
• Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
• Insert remaining skewers into beef pieces in the same direction as the grain (two skewers apiece).
• Place beef on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
• Grill, uncovered, 10 to 13 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
• Place vegetable skewers on grid around beef.
• Grill uncovered, 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, turning once.
• Cut beef between skewers to make individual servings.
• Season beef and vegetable skewers with salt and pepper as desired.
• Serve with Red Pepper-Mango Salsa or Chipotle Cream.

SKEWERED THAI-STYLE STEAK WITH LIME, JALAPENO, AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Mix lime juice, onion, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and jalapeno together in a small bowl. Add 3 tbsp oil, whisking slowly, and refrigerate until chilled.
• Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.
• Brush both sides of the meat with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill until medium rare in the center, about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Cut the meat into uniform 1/8 inch thick slices, 3-4 inches long.
• Place a mint leaf on each slice and roll up. Slide onto skewer rolled.
• Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!