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Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssäm with ginger and spring onion sauce

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssäm with ginger and spring onion sauce
Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssäm with ginger and spring onion sauce

Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssäm with ginger and spring onion sauce

Ben Dearnley
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David Chang’s Momofuku empire has brought the joys of ssäm wrapping to the masses. Our version here has been inspired by the American chef. You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.

Ingredients

Ginger and spring onion sauce
Ssämjang

Method

Main

1.Process apple juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, spring onion, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a food processor until smooth (1-2 minutes), transfer to a non-reactive container, add steaks, cover and marinate, turning occasionally, overnight.
2.Meanwhile, for ginger and spring onion sauce, pound sesame seeds, garlic and 1 tsp sea salt to a paste in a mortar and pestle (2-3 minutes), transfer to a bowl, then add spring onion, oil, vinegar, ginger and a pinch of sugar, stir to combine and refrigerate until required.
3.For ssämjang, process ingredients to a smooth paste in a food processor and refrigerate until required.
4.Preheat a barbecue or char-grill pan to high heat. Remove steaks from marinade, drizzle with a little oil and barbecue, turning occasionally, until charred on the outside and cooked medium-rare (6-8 minutes). Transfer to a tray to rest for 10 minutes then thinly slice. Serve with ginger and spring onion sauce, ssämjang, steamed rice, and lettuce leaves for wrapping.

Note Doenjang, a Korean soy bean paste, and gochujang, a Korean chilli paste, are available from Asian grocers.

This recipe is from the January 2012 issue of Australian Gourmet Traveller.

Drink Suggestion: Succulent young Yarra Valley syrah. Drink suggestion by Max Allen

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