Description
Stacked with the same flavors as a banh mi sandwich, complete with pickled vegetables, gochujang aioli, and steak marinated in an Asian sauce, this appetizer is perfect for party with a glass of red wine.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rib eye steak
- 1 French baguette
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp hard grain mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 lime, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Place ribeye steak in a ziplock bag and pour in the marinade. Ensure the steak is well-coated.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the Pickled Radishes:
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, mix rice vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, and ½ cup water. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add sliced radishes and let cool to room temperature, allowing them to pickle.
- Cook the Steak:
- Heat a skillet over high heat. Add marinated steak, cooking for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5-6 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Crostinis:
- Slice the baguette into ¼-inch pieces. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until toasted.
- Layer each crostini with shredded cabbage, carrots, pickled radishes, and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Top with thin slices of steak. Optionally, serve with a squeeze of lime over the top.
- Serving Suggestion:
- Serve crostinis with gochujang sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Letting the steak marinate overnight will infuse it with more flavor.
- Toasting the baguette slices just before assembly keeps them crisp.
- For a twist, add a drizzle of reduced balsamic glaze in place of BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 60 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion