Steak w/ Soy-Ginger Sauce… and a Cookbook Giveaway!!
My dear friends, I’m asking you to forgive me for your bruised buttocks. I think i got a little carried-away with all that spanking in my last post. Today, in an effort to redeem myself… i am giving away a free cookbook!
You will have to wait until the end of this post to find out more because i’m a bit hungry right now… Let’s eat!
. In the book, he claims this dish has the potential to become a real classic and i think i agree with him and not just because he’s one of my kitchen heroes. I promise he didn’t bribe me either. I used Kobe beef because.. well, errr… I don’t have a budget to respect at work and also because it was meant to be served as a small tasting. It was pure indulgence. In fact, it’s was so rich that you should consider having your doctor check your pulse while you’re chewing. We’re never too cautious.Did you know JGVO has a cheap-ass blog just like this one? Check it out here but don’t forget to comeback to enter the giveaway!
Steak with Soy-Ginger Sauce
(serves 4)
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the steaks and cook until nicely browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and brown the other side, another minute or two. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the steaks to a plate.
- When the skillet has cooled slightly, return it to the stove over medium heat. Add the butter and, when it melts, the ginger. About 30 seconds later, add the soy sauce and 2 tablespoons water and stir to blend. Return the steaks to the skillet, along with accumulated juices.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook the steaks for a total of about 4 minutes, turning 3 or 4 times. (If at any time the pan threatens to dry out entirely, add another couple tablespoons of water.) At this point, the steaks will be medium-rare; cook for a little longer if you like, and serve, with the pan juices spooned over. Enjoy!
Win this beautiful cookbook Asian Grilling by Su-Mei Yu
Same rules as last time, just leave a comment on this post. Comments will be numbered in the order they are received and a winner will be picked randomly. Easy enough? Everyone is welcome to enter and i will ship the prize anywhere in the world at my own expense. You have until Thursday, July 3rd at midnight (eastern time) to enter. The winner will be announced on the July 4th week-end. Deal?Good luck to all!
June 28th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Wow.. I just happened to stumble upon your blog while looking for a good recipe for Gateau Basque. Now I’m addicted to your blog! I love the recipes you come up with; each is so unique and looks so delicious.
As a guy entering college, it is people like you who give me inspiration to follow my passion for cooking. Keep up the awesome job!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I’ll take a plate of that steak and the book please…
June 28th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Steak… simple sauce… ginger… SOLD!
Will definitely be giving this a whirl.
June 28th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Mmmmmm . . . Butter, ginger, and steak.
June 28th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Zen, I too grilled a sirloin with some ginger…beef goes real well with it and your steak is done, a la perfection!
June 28th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
lucky number 6…..that steak has my name all over it – or it should!
June 28th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
That steak does sound good and it looks great!
June 28th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Dude it’s like 4 ingredients. You weren’t kidding about easy. Easy and steak is a winner for sure.
June 28th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I love this sort of cooking .Thats why I have been gravitating to Asian cooking and really need this book. Thanks for the link th JGV. Fascinating he has the time to blog.
June 28th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Hi Zen, just found your blog and love it, will have to work my way thru all the back posts. And of course, I’d love that cookbook.
June 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
This is sooo yummy!! I want it and I want the book pleaseee!!!!! Love your recipes!!!xxxxxx Gloria
June 28th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Count me in! Mmmmmmmmm, steak!! What a simple and tasty looking recipe.
June 28th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
yum yum
June 28th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
My mouth is ready for some awesome food. I’d love to win!!!! Lucky number, hear me roAR!
June 28th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
It is not surprising this simple recipe is so delicious. Soy sauce packs a huge amount of “umami.” The secret fifth taste from Asia.
June 28th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I’ve never been a huge steak fan, but it’s amazing what a pretty picture can do for the palate…
June 29th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Found you just now through the irresistible photo you posted on FoodGawker and you are now firmly bookmarked! I love your proposal of offering yourself up for adoption
Any chance you’re based near the SF Bay Area? (haven’t read your archives yet, but will do that first thing tomorrow!) If so, maybe we could arrange at least a partial share. We could certainly use a gourmet chef in the family!
June 29th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Yum!! With only four ingredients I suppose it’s imperative to use the best of everything! I dunno if I’ll ever be fortunate enough to get my hands on raw Kobe or Wagyu. How about New Zealand beef but frozen rock-solid?! Hahaha.
June 29th, 2008 at 2:12 am
WoW! Chef Zen, I love the way you prepare your steak! So interesting. Another Wow! I love that book too, eyinng now! cool book!
June 29th, 2008 at 3:25 am
gorgeous steak
soy sauce + ginger= me saying cowabunga!
June 29th, 2008 at 3:26 am
I love your blog…wonderful, entertaining writing and the recipies are so tempting.
yummm..steak with soy-ginger sauce…will be trying it out soon!
June 29th, 2008 at 6:51 am
I’m with Brilyn… I’d like the book AND the food. Stat!
June 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am
mmm..looks good! i have a similar steak recipe i use sometimes, no butter, but i do add some honey and sriracha sauce! gives it a nice little kick!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I still can’t sit properly because of all that spanking, but i’ve learned my lesson! From now on I’ll do whatever Zen says, even if that means to put flowers on top of that amazing looking steak!
By the way I found an mp3 player at the beach today and it says ZEN, hope it’s not yours, cause I’m keeping it!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:12 am
That looks nice…hm…
June 29th, 2008 at 11:37 am
This looks fantastic… So few flavors that they all get to be highlighted in the dish!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Geez already that much competition in such short space of time?! Steak sounds delicious…can’t wait till i’m off this detox to try it!
June 29th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
WOW!! Looks yummy and simple to make– ginger and soy sauce and butter OH MY!
June 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest aren’t they? I love it when you take just a few ingredients and it tastes amazing.
June 29th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
This looks fantastic all juicy and rare and saucy!! One for next weekend methinks!
June 29th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
OMG the steak looks perfect–the perfect hue of slightly pinky. It sounds like something I’ve got to try next time I have a night with Mr. Cakespy the vegetarian safely out of the house!
June 29th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Just made your steak and it is EXCELLENT!
June 29th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
As always, this recipe was stellar! What are the garnishments and are they edible?
June 29th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Zen, that’s some gorgeous meat! hehe. You know I’ll have to try this one, too. I just can’t resist a good piece of beef.
Nice bonus giveaway, too!
June 29th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Great looking steak! I yet have to master the art of making a good one:)
Oh yeah, count me in for the giveaway:)
June 29th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
That steak looks great…im drooling!!!
June 29th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Fantastic, sir! A Whole Foods just opened near me in Orlando and I’ll have to get some quality steaks and try this!
June 29th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I want the book and I want the chef. Can you ship yourself worldwide?
June 29th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Screw the cookbook (all due respect, Jean-Georges). Can’t you just give a bored delivery man a twenty spot and send him uptown with the meat? I’ve just made a pitcher of sangria. I’ve made a lovely soffrito. All I need is some meat (story of my life). Don’t keep a sister hanging, Zen Man.
June 29th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Long time reader, first time commenter…
This sounds wonderful indeed… I know what I am making for din din tomorrow.
Thanks again…
June 29th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I’m cooking this steak tonight. My mouth has been watering since I saw the photo.
Thanks, Zenny!
June 29th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Another fabulous looking dish! I wonder if I could win twice in a row!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
yummy looking steak! I’d love a book on Asian Grilling!
June 30th, 2008 at 12:03 am
wow, yum! I can never manage to cook steak: maybe I just don’t buy the right meat. An Asian twist sounds good
June 30th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Another gorgeous plate and what a plus that is quick and easy. Fun givaway, I just mailed off the prizes of the winners from my blog. Maybe I’ll have a little luck here!
Oh, and I love the flowers on top of the steak! Have a good week.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:12 am
Great blog! I love visiting here. This is my first comment though (yes – I want that cookbook!). Keep up the good work!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Jean-George has a wonderful line of sauces called Vong, one of my favorites is the rosemary ginger… am so looking forward to trying your soy-ginger sauce.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:27 am
pick me! pick me! i’ll even pick the book up from you to escape shipping charges!!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am
If I could, I would add fresh ginger, lemon zest and soy to any recipe. Simple yet delicious!!!
June 30th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I don’t usually eat much red meat Zen, but I could probably finish this in one bite. And I can’t believe its just three steps. Now thats my kinda recipe
ps. nice purple garnish-thingy
June 30th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
hmm, so you were talking about taking bribes … well which kind would you prefer :p
A while ago i saw a show by merrilees parker in Japan, she features Kobe beef … ooh la la ! i’ve been dying to try some ever since. Lucky you …no budget constraints !
June 30th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Let me win for a change!
June 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
#54 is a lucky number, ZenChef!
You are a handsome and powerful man. Ciao!
June 30th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Oh wow, this looks amazing. If I end up not getting a tuna steak for dinner then this will definitely be happening…
June 30th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Why are all the great recipes so simple?
June 30th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
YUM! Elizabethhelenshelley@gmail.com
June 30th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
You food looks incredibly delicious!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Hi Chef Zen, ever since i chanced upon ur site & i must admit that I’m hooked! Your blog is fun to read & the pictures u took is gorgeous! Well done! er, i mean you, not the steak! ^_^
June 30th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I’m on a ginger kick right now, so this sounds like the perfect thing to make! Thanks!
July 1st, 2008 at 5:55 am
Wow, the steak looks good. I love the pretty microgreens? that you sprinkled on top. I’ll have to go back and look at what they are.
And I deserve to win because my birthday is on the 4th.
July 1st, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Looks Yummy!
July 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
You know, I’m embarased to say I’m Asian and don’t know a thing about cooking asian food! hahha! I think you know more than I do! I want I want!
July 1st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I love the delicate garnishes on your steak. It looks really lovely.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 am
YUM! Would love to try kobe beef.
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:23 am
I’m so glad that people are actually falling in love with asian flavored dishes!
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:12 am
I like the brightly colored microgreens the best. They really set off the pink meaty goodness!
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:56 am
Another great recipe and giveaway. Has anybody thanked you yet for your generosity? Despite the global warming and oil prices rising, people like you still exist. Thank you Zen Chef. An inspiring individual.
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:28 am
Great Post! Love the photographs.
The cookbook looks wonderful too!
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
stop ……u making me hungry.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Heart stopping steak recipes are always worth seeking out. Thanks for giving me another to consider.
July 4th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Looks good …tht’s coming straight from the stomach.
July 4th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Thanks you all for participating!
This contest is now closed. I will pick a winner this week-end. Good luck!
July 4th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
UGH! Dammit! I’m always late for the party! So nice of you though to have this give away…even when I can’t participate!
The dish looks might damn tasty though, at least I can make that. *pouting right now*.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I know I am late for the giveaway but wanted to tell you that I made this tonight and it was crazy delicious and simple. Just what I needed lately because I am in way over my head with a big project….which also explains why I am not commenting as often. Sorry…but I promise to show you my polka dot bikini