Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Hawaii with our Kiawe Grilled Flank Steak and Spicy Green Papaya Salad. This delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of savory, spicy, and refreshing elements. The Kiawe Grilled Flank Steak, marinated in a zesty blend of spices and grilled over kiawe wood, delivers a smoky, tender, and juicy explosion of flavors. Accompanying the steak is the Spicy Green Papaya Salad, a refreshing and vibrant side dish that combines the tangy crunch of green papaya, the spicy kick of chili peppers, and the aromatic freshness of herbs. Together, these recipes create a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Hawaii.
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GRILLED STEAK AND PAPAYA SALAD
Steps:
- Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food processor and process until smooth. Place beef in a small baking dish, pour the marinade over, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the beef from the marinade and season it with salt and pepper. Grill meat until charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, chiles, mint, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Set aside. In another bowl, toss the lettuce leaves and watercress together and then arrange the mixture on a platter.
- Combine the papaya and carrots in a medium bowl. Evenly distribute the papaya mixture over the lettuce. Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing. Arrange the steak on top and drizzle steak with some more dressing. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 1505 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 34 grams
GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SPICY PEPPER AND WATERMELON SALAD
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Pepper High Fiber Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Watermelon Meat Steak Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For steak: Whisk all ingredients except flank steak in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning occasionally. Alternatively, cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before grilling.
- For pepper and watermelon salad:
- Whisk hot chili sauce, oil, vinegar, and honey in small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place peppers and chiles in large bowl. Toss with 6 tablespoons dressing. Let marinate 2 hours at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover dressing and salad separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill steak with some marinade still clinging until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer to work surface; let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against grain; transfer to platter. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing from salad.
- Toss watermelon into pepper salad. Serve flank steak and salad with remaining dressing alongside. * Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED FLANK STEAK
There are some steaks that need nothing more than a little salt and pepper to bring out their beefy goodness. Flank steak is not one of them. This bold marinade is just the sort of seasoning the brawny cut begs for: lime juice and zest add brightness, brown sugar sweetness, and jalapeño and sriracha a complex heat. Just whiz it all together in a food processor and slather it on the meat. Marinate overnight (or 20 minutes if that's all the time you have) before tossing it on the grill. Lastly, always make more flank steak that you think you want. Leftovers are the best part.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, steaks and chops, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse together scallion, ginger, jalapeño, garlic, sugar, lime zest and juice, and sriracha. With the motor running, pour in oil until smooth.
- Season steak with salt. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over meat. Turn to coat well with the mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to cook the steak, heat the grill to medium-high heat, or heat the broiler with the rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Transfer meat to the grill and cook, covered, until it reaches the desired doneness (about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare), or broil until charred and done to taste, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
In Isan (and the rest of Thailand), green papaya salad is called som tum, with "som" meaning "sour" and "tum" referring to the pounding sound of the large pestle used to crush ingredients. It is eaten by itself as a snack, or with marinated grilled beef and chicken.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender or mortar, blend or pound garlic, salt, peanuts, chilies, sugar and shrimp (if using) into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in lime juice and fish sauce. Use a spoon (or the mortar) to lightly crush tomatoes and beans (if using), then add to bowl and mix lightly.
- Peel and coarsely grate or shred papaya, discarding seeds and inner membrane. There should be 4 to 6 cups.
- Add papaya to bowl and lightly but thoroughly toss together. Taste for seasoning. Mound in a bowl (if desired, line bowl with lettuce leaves beforehand). Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
PAPAYA-MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK
Flank steak is not one of the most tender cuts of meat. I've tossed enough of the away! The papaya itself not only lends it's flavor to the meat, it actually has an enzyme that tenderizes the meat. Give it a try. You will need to marinate the flank over-night, so make your plans a little ahead for this reason. This is great with a crisp romaine and cherry tomato salad with chunky bleu cheese, and a great wine. If you leave the meat on the cutting board,ve sure to thoroughly wash the board. Another option, which I do, is to have a hard plastic cutting board, which can be sanitized. The marinating time varies, as you may not want to choose the overnight method. I have not included the overnight method.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the papayas, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Using the back of a fork, smash the papaya until it forms a chunky paste.
- Remove 1/2 cup of the marinade and refrigerate.
- Add the flank steak and a generous amount of salt and pepper to the remaining marinade and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove any excess marinade from the steak and discard. Grill each side of the steak for 5-7 minutes for medium rare. Allow to sit for 10 minutes on a cutting board, then slice against the grain into 1/2-inch slices.
- Serve with the reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 2136.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 52.5
Tips:
- To ensure the flank steak is tender, marinate it for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- If you don't have a kiawe grill, you can use a regular charcoal or gas grill. Just be sure to keep the heat at a medium-high temperature.
- To make the spicy green papaya salad, use a sharp knife to thinly slice the papaya and carrots. You can also use a mandoline if you have one.
- If you can't find Thai chiles, you can use serrano or jalapeño peppers instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount to your taste.
- Serve the flank steak with the spicy green papaya salad and your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
This kiawe grilled flank steak and spicy green papaya salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a summer cookout or party. The flank steak is tender and flavorful, while the papaya salad is refreshing and spicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
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