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Soy-Spiced Grilled Steak with Caramelized Onions
A simple Indian-Chinese fusion dish featuring tender grilled steak coated in a savory soy sauce glaze, topped with sweet caramelized grilled onions. This low-sugar recipe combines the umami flavors of Chinese soy sauce with the aromatic spice traditions of Indian cuisine, creating a delicious and easy meal perfect for beginners.
20 min
Easy
2 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty7/10
Sour1/10
Umami8/10
Spicy2/10
🥄 Texture
The steak will have a crisp, caramelized exterior from the sear and a tender, juicy interior at medium doneness. Warm grilled onions provide a soft, silky, slightly sticky contrast while the soy glaze leaves a glossy, slightly tacky coating on the meat.
👃 Aroma
Pronounced savory/meaty notes from the seared steak with a toasty, caramelized edge. Background aromas of soy and roasted onions add sweet, slightly smoky and umami-rich depth with a whisper of black pepper.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Medium-bodied red wine (Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon) or a malty amber ale; alternatively a chilled dry sake for a cleaner umami match.
🥗 Side Dishes
Creamy mashed potatoes or roasted garlic potatoes, steamed jasmine rice or fried rice to soak up the glaze, and a simple green salad or roasted seasonal vegetables to add brightness.
Ingredients(6 items)
- 11 pound steak (cut into 2-inch thick pieces)
- 23 tablespoons soy sauce
- 31 cup grilled onion (pre-cooked, sliced)
- 41 teaspoon salt
- 51/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 61/2 cup ice (for cooling)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
385
Calories
48g
Protein
3.5g
Carbs
18.5g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce with 2 tablespoons of water to create a glaze.
- 3
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until hot.
- 4
Place the steak in the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side without moving it, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium doneness.
- 5
Pour the soy sauce glaze over the steak in the pan and stir gently for 1-2 minutes, coating the meat evenly.
- 6
Transfer the steak to a serving plate and top with the warm grilled onions. Pour any remaining sauce from the pan over the top.
- 7
Let the steak rest for 2 minutes before serving to retain the juices.
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