Velvet Steak with Korean Chili Butter

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 large egg whites

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons rice wine (sake)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 (8 ounce) top sirloin steaks

kosher salt to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons Korean chili paste (gochujang), or to taste

¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

2 tablespoons chopped green onions, or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Whisk egg whites, cornstarch, rice wine, and soy sauce for marinade together in a bowl until very smooth and foamy.

Trim silver skin from sirloin steaks. Place steaks between 2 pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board and pound to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Transfer steaks to a rimmed plate and lightly sprinkle both sides with kosher salt.

Pour marinade over top and flip a few times to make sure steaks are well coated on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap, or transfer steaks and marinade to a zip-top bag, and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours, flipping once or twice while marinating.

Mix butter, chili paste, salt, and green onions for chili butter together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust if needed. Set aside at either room temperature or in the refrigerator until needed.

Remove steaks from the refrigerator and toss a few more times in the marinade.

Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and pan-fry until meat springs back to the touch and is medium-rare, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

Remove from heat and place steaks on warm plates. Let rest for 3 to 4 minutes. Top with chili butter and green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 537 kcal
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 127 mg
• Sodium: 1074 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 43 g