Recipe

Flank Steak Chinois

Flank Steak Chinois

Photo by Adam E

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Flank Steak
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    Adam E's Notes: Growing up, I always loved the steak chinois at the C&O Restaurant in Charlottesville, VA. This recipe is my nostalgic attempt to recreate the dish's wonderful combination of beef, ginger...

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Serves 2-3

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a large zip-loc bag. Add steak and marinate for at least two hours and up to overnight, turning occasionally.

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  2. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When sizzling, add the sliced scallions and fry until crispy and brown at the edges, about 4-5 minutes.

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  3. Remove scallions from oil with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and set aside. (Do not cover or they will lose some of their crispiness.)

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  4. Remove skillet from heat and pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the oil. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.

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  5. Reheat oil over medium high heat. When hot, add steak to pan and cook on each side for about 4-5 minutes (for medium rare).

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  6. Check steak for doneness and set aside on a plate covered with aluminum foil. Pour off all oil from skillet and wipe clean. (Be careful! It will be very hot!)

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  7. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add minced scallions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

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  8. Remove skillet from heat and add bourbon or cognac.

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  9. Return skillet to medium heat and add heavy cream, soy sauce, and any juices from the resting steak.

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  10. Bring sauce to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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  11. While sauce simmers and thickens slightly, slice the steak about 1/2 inch thick against the grain. Arrange on a large platter and top with the cream sauce. Scatter fried scallions on top and serve with rice and sriracha sauce.

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12 Comments on Flank Steak Chinois

Img_1958 Reply

You really can't go wrong with ginger, garlic, cream and bourbon. This sounds amazing.

Me_cooking Reply

Thank you, gingerroot!

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Easy to prepare and perfect for entertaining! This dish is outstanding- thanks Adam e.

Me_cooking Reply

I'm so glad the recipe worked out for you, faithrube! Thanks for trying it!

Img_7818 Reply

You got my attention with beef, ginger and cream! Looks delicious -- and nice photo!

Me_cooking Reply

That's very nice of you to say, EmilyC!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

This is a fantastic recipe, I love all the flavors!

Me_cooking Reply

Thanks so much, sdebrango!

Ab_sum Reply

I love the flavors in this!

Me_cooking Reply

Thanks! I've been on a real ginger, scallions, and garlic kick in my cooking this summer.

Me_with_lobster_in_brooklyn_crop Reply

I love that Christopher Ranch ginger. You totally turned me on to it!

Me_cooking Reply

I'm so glad you like it, Patrick!

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