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Thai Marinated Flank Steak with Jicama Slaw

By Savory Kitchen July 29, 2014
This delicious recipe was provided by Savory Kitchen.

Serves 4-6

Ingrediants:
2 lbs flank steak
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1-1⁄2 Tbsp orange zest
4 Tbsp brown sugar
4 Tbsp sambal oelek (Asian Chili Garlic Sauce)
4 Tbsp fish sauce
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
3 tsp ginger, minced
2-1⁄2 tsp lemongrass, minced
1 cup olive or canola oil

For the Jicama Slaw:
4 cups jicama, peeled and then shredded or julienned
3 cups shredded red cabbage 
1⁄2 cup cilantro, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup mint, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup unsalted peanuts or cashews
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp canola oil
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sambal oelek (Asian Chili Garlic Sauce)
2 tsp fish sauce
1-1⁄2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions for marinade:
1. Combine all ingredients, except steak, and mix well.
2. Place steak in a baking dish and pour marinade over steak. Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight. 

When ready to cook:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.  
2. Roast the steak with the marinade for 18 minutes or until medium rare.
3. Set steak aside to rest before slicing.

Directions for slaw:
1. In a large bowl combine jicama, cabbage, cilantro leaves, mint and peanuts. 
2. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, oils, chili sauce, fish sauce, sugar and lemon juice, mix well.
3. Add dressing to the slaw and mix until evenly coated.

To serve:
Thinly slice steak and serve over jicama slaw.

Note - To chop the lemon grass, cut off about half an inch off the bottom of the lemongrass. Then using the bottom of your knife or a wooden spoon, smash the bottom of the lemongrass to crack it. It will be easier to chop finely.