Grilled Skirt Steak With Soy-Garlic Marinade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus the green parts of 1 scallion for garnish
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger juice
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 (12-ounce) skirt steaks, cut into manageable pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, scallions, 2 tablespoons sugar, garlic, ginger, and vinegar in a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish; whisk together until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated.
- Combine the salt and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar in a small bowl. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, and sprinkle all over with the sugar and salt.
- For a charcoal grill: Open the bottom vent completely. Light the large chimney starter mounded with charcoal briquettes (7 quarts). When the top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over half of grill. Set the cooking grate in place, cover, and open the lid vent completely. Heat the grill until hot, about 5 minutes.
- For a gas grill: Turn all the burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Leave all the burners on high.
- Clean and oil the cooking grate. Grill the steaks (uncovered and directly over coals if using charcoal; covered if using gas) until browned and the meat registers 125°F for medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer steaks to the 13-by-9-inch pan, and poke all over with a fork. Turn to coat all over in the marinade, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the meat to a carving board, and slice thinly against the grain. Sprinkle with the green parts of the scallion and the cilantro. Pour the marinade into a serving vessel. Serve, passing the marinade at the table.
Notes
If skirt steak is unavailable, hangar, flank, or other lean, thinly-sliced cuts can be substituted (when in doubt, ask your butcher). If you are fond of fish sauce's funk, use the larger amount (4 tablespoons), if not, stick to 3. If you do not have access to a grill, sear the steak in a large grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat; you will likely need to halve the recipe or cook the steak in batches. To make gluten-free, use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce.
Recipe by A Modest Feast at http://www.amodestfeast.com/2016/06/22/grilled-skirt-steak-soy-garlic-marinade/