Sichuan Peppercorn Steak With Grilled Green Onions
Serves: 4
Clair Leannon
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
46
Sweetness
52
Sourness
34
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
For the spice mix: Place the black peppercorns into a mortar and pestle and grind
2
Add in the Sichuan peppercorns and papaya seeds, if using, and grind
3
Transfer the spice mix to a container
4
For the steak: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
5
Heat a cast iron pan or skillet over high heat
6
Press the Sichuan peppercorn spice mix into all of the sides of the steaks, coating entirely and ensuring the spices adhere to the meat
7
Add the vegetable oil to the cast iron pan, and heat
8
Season the steaks with salt, to taste
9
Once the pan is smoking hot, add the steaks
10
Sear the steaks for 2 minutes or until golden
11
Do not move
12
Turn the steaks over, and transfer the pan to the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness
13
Remove the pan from the oven, turn the steaks over, and set them aside
14
Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes so the juices redistribute, before serving
15
For the onions: Heat a grill over medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates with oil
16
Toss the green onions in the vegetable oil, and season them with salt and pepper to taste
17
Grill the green onions for 1 minute
18
Flip the onions over, and continue cooking for 1 minute, or until onions have softened and are slightly charred