California Thai Flank Steak Food

CALIFORNIA-THAI FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine, lime juice and sesame oil. Stir in onion, basil, mint, lemon grass and crushed peanuts. Season with chile paste, coriander and garlic salt.
• Layer flank steak with marinade. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
• Spray a large sheet of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray. Drain liquid from marinade. Layer meat on foil with the remaining non-liquid marinade ingredients. Fold edges of foil to seal, then grill for 20 minutes.

THAI STEAK WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high and line one side with foil. Pound the steak between 2 pieces of plastic wrap until 3/4 inch thick; cut in half lengthwise. Stir 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the curry paste in a small bowl and spread all over the steak.
• Add the rice noodles to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water; shake off the excess water. Snip the noodles into pieces with kitchen shears.
• Brush the uncovered side of the grill with vegetable oil. Toss the bell peppers and green beans with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and place on the foil. Grill the vegetables, stirring, until charred, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, season the steak with salt and pepper and cook on the other side of the grill until marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a cutting board. Chop the vegetables.
• Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil with the lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Add the rice noodles, vegetables and basil; season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide among plates. Thinly slice the steak and add to the plates.

THAI SALAD WITH GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for marinade, marinate the flank steak for several hours or overnight.
• Combine the ingredients for the dressing, whisk to combine.
• Set aside.
• Over medium high flame, grill the flank steak to desired doneness.
• Allow to rest at least 20 minutes.
• Prepare the vegetables: Peel the cucumber leaving strips of the skin.
• Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds, Slice diagonally into thin slices.
• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables with the herbs and toss.
• Lightly dress to taste with the reserved dressing, adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
• Arrange the salad on six plates and top each with a portion of the beef.
• Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts or a few chives.
• Makes six servings.

THAI BEEF (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Cut flank steak into strips, on diagonal. Place meat and carrots in a Crock pot. Pour peanut stir-fry sauce over meat and carrots.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
• Cook Thai noodles according to directions.
• Stir in coconut milk to Crock pot. Serve over noodles, and sprinkle with peanuts.

THAI-STYLE MARINATED FLANK STEAK AND HERB SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl, add fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chile powder and stir to combine. Transfer half to a small container and reserve until step 4. Add oil to remaining half and whisk to combine. Place flank steak inside a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag with marinade. Press out air, seal bag, and allow meat to marinate, turning occasionally, for at least 1 hour and up to 12.
• Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Light one chimney full of charcoal and wait until they're covered in grey ash. Spread evenly over 1/2 of grate, leaving other half empty. Put cooking grate in place, cover, and allow grill to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil grilling grate , then place flank steak over hot side of grill, cook until well charred, about 3 minutes. Flip steak and continue to cook until second side is well charred, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer steak to cooler side of grill, cover, and cook until center of steak registers 125°F (52°C) on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare, or 135°F (57°C) for medium, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow steak to rest for at least 5 minutes. Proceed to step 4.
• Alternatively, to finish indoors: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add steak and cook, turning frequently, until an instant-read thermometer registers 125°F for medium-rare or 135°F for medium, reducing heat as necessary if steak smokes excessively or starts to burn. Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and allow to rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Thinly slice beef against the grain and transfer to a large bowl. Add herbs, shallots, bean sprouts, and reserved marinade, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.