Spicy Thai Steak

Name: Spicy Thai Steak
Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 8 peeled garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 pounds skirt steaks cut into 5-inch lengths or flank steaks left whole

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
8 peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 pounds skirt steaks cut into 5-inch lengths or flank steaks left whole

Directions

1

In a mini food processor, combine the basil, cilantro, garlic,
2

and fish sauce and pulse until finely chopped. Add the lemon and lime zests and oil and pulse until fairly smooth.
3

Rub the marinade on the steaks and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
4

Light a grill. Grill the steaks over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until medium-rare, about 6 minutes for skirt steak and 12 minutes for the flank. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice across the grain and serve.