Carne Asada
Marinade:
4 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 t ground toasted cumin seed
1 handful of cilantro leaves and stems, chopped
S+P
Juice of two limes
2 T white vinegar
1/2 t sugar
1/2 c evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
Meat:
2 lbs of flank steak
Technique:
Combine marinade and pour over steak in a nonreactive bowl. Because of the acidic nature of the marinade the meat will turn grey, the same way ceviche is "cooked" in an acidic marinade. We don't want all the protein to become fully denatured as we still want to grill it. For this reason the marinade should be applied for no longer than 4 hours! 3 hours usually all I do. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinade under refrigeration.
When its almost done, preheat the grill. You may want to brush or spray the grill with oil to prevent sticking. Grill for a few minutes per side, adjusting the time for thickness. Be sure to let steak rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Slice each piece into thin strips by cutting against the grain at an angle. Serve however you want.
Edited for clarity.
Marinade:
4 cloves of garlic, smashed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 t ground toasted cumin seed
1 handful of cilantro leaves and stems, chopped
S+P
Juice of two limes
2 T white vinegar
1/2 t sugar
1/2 c evoo (extra virgin olive oil)
Meat:
2 lbs of flank steak
Technique:
Combine marinade and pour over steak in a nonreactive bowl. Because of the acidic nature of the marinade the meat will turn grey, the same way ceviche is "cooked" in an acidic marinade. We don't want all the protein to become fully denatured as we still want to grill it. For this reason the marinade should be applied for no longer than 4 hours! 3 hours usually all I do. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinade under refrigeration.
When its almost done, preheat the grill. You may want to brush or spray the grill with oil to prevent sticking. Grill for a few minutes per side, adjusting the time for thickness. Be sure to let steak rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Slice each piece into thin strips by cutting against the grain at an angle. Serve however you want.
Edited for clarity.



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