THE DARK-SILK STEAK

(Our Play on Bife com Molho de Café / Coffee Steak)

THE DARK-SILK STEAK

Ingredients: 2 Sirloin steaks, 1 shot Strong Espresso, 100ml Double cream, 1 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 50g Butter, 1 tbsp Mustard...

Ingredients

  • 2 Sirloin steaks
  • 1 shot Strong Espresso
  • 100ml Double cream
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Mustard

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Sear steaks in 1 tbsp oil on white-hot heat for 3 minutes per side until charred; remove.
  2. The Bloom Whisk coffee and spices in the hot pan; the sudden steam will release the roasted bean oils.
  3. The Silk Merge Add mustard and cream; simmer for 2 minutes until it reduces to a thick, dark brown silk.
  4. The Marriage Whisk in butter off the heat for gloss; return steaks for 30 seconds.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh chives and extra black pepper.

Cuisine: Portuguese

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