
Author Notes:
Not a fan of the beef? Make it vegetarian! You can absolutely enjoy it without the steak to lighten up the rest of your meal tomorrow.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
Marinade
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2
stalks fresh lemongrass
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3
tablespoons raw honey
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2
tablespoons chopped shallots
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2
tablespoons minced garlic
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2
tablespoons fish sauce
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2
tablespoons soy sauce
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2
tablespoons peanut or sesame oil
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2
tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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2
tablespoons five spice powder
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1
teaspoon chili paste
Salad and Dressing
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2
pounds hanger steak, marinated (see marinade above)
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3
bunches watercress
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1
cup fresh mint leaves
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1
cup fresh cilantro leaves
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2
bunches radishes, thinly sliced
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2
tablespoons lemon zest
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Dressing
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1/2
cup sesame oil
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1/2
cup fresh lime juice (you’ll need at least 4 limes)
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3
tablespoons fish sauce (found in Asian section of store)
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1
tablespoon tamari soy sauce
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1
teaspoon raw honey
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salt and pepper
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1/3
cup peanuts, chopped, for garnish
In This Recipe
Directions
- (If using steak) Make marinade: 1. Peel and chop lemongrass. 2. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. 3. Pour marinade over the hanger steaks and allow to sit in refrigerator 2 to 8 hours.
- Trim the tough ends of the watercress then wash, and dry in a salad spinner or with a paper towel
- Combine mint, cilantro, radishes, red onion, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Make dressing: In another bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat grill or grill pan. Remove the hanger steak from the marinade and blot to remove any excess. Grill the steak about 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Remove steak and let it rest about 5 minutes.
- Assemble salad: Toss the green sin the dressing (might not need all of it) and place it on a platter.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain and arrange it over the greens.
- Sprinkle steak with chopped peanuts (optional) and serve!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fresh Herbs
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