Spice Up Your Dinner With Korean Steak Bites In Hoisin Sauce

Spice Up Your Dinner With Korean Steak Bites In Hoisin Sauce

by | Sep 10, 2024 | Appetizers, Entrees

Spice up your dinner routine with these irresistible Korean Steak Bites in Hoisin Sauce. Tender, juicy pieces of marinated steak are seared to perfection and tossed in a rich, savory hoisin sauce that delivers a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Ideal as an appetizer or a main dish, these steak bites bring the bold and vibrant tastes of Korean cuisine to your table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Makes 2 servings as a main dish or 4 servings as an appetizer.

16 ounces one-inch-thick Rib Eye Steak

2 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar

2 green onions, white and green, thinly sliced, divided

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp plus 2 tsp hoisin sauce, divided

¼ tsp fresh grated ginger

¼ tsp gochujang chili paste

Cooking spray, as needed

½ tsp sesame seeds

Cut the Rib Eye Steak into 1” cubes.

Add the sesame oil, rice vinegar, 1 thinly sliced green onion, minced clove of garlic, 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce, fresh ginger, and gochujang, and whisk together in a large bowl.

Add the beef tenderloin cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a metal rack on the foil. Spray the rack with cooking spray. Remove the rib eye cubes from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and place on the rack. Bake in the oven on broil for about 8 minutes, turning halfway through for medium 135˚F to medium-well or 140˚F. Transfer the cubed cooked rib eye to a bowl.

While the steak cooks, add the left over marinade with the remaining 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce to a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or to 165˚F to reduce the liquid. The remaining liquid must be cooked to 165˚F before adding to the cooked steak for food safety reasons. Add the reduced sauce to the cooked steak and toss well to coat.

Place onto a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining thinly sliced green onions.

Delight Your Guests with Salmon Triangles

Delight Your Guests with Salmon Triangles

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Appetizers

Delight your guests with these elegant salmon triangles, a perfect appetizer or light meal accompaniment. Encased in crisp phyllo pastry, each triangle is filled with a savory blend of smoked salmon and cream cheese, accented by the tangy flavors of capers and lemon. These delectable bites promise to elevate any gathering or serve as a sophisticated addition to a fresh salad. Makes 9 triangles.

2 tbsp butter, melted

8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature

1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp chives, cut into ¼-inch pieces

4 ounces smoked salmon

6 Sheets Phyllo dough, cut into three long pieces

If frozen, defrost the Phyllo dough in the refrigerator the night before. Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator about 2 hours before you start the recipe and bring it to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. To prepare it, line a quarter-sheet tray with parchment paper.

Cut the 6 sheets of phyllo dough into three long pieces per sheet. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop.

Add the softened cream cheese, finely chopped capers, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Cut chives into ¼-inch pieces and add 2 tablespoons to the bowl. Chop the 4 ounces of salmon into smaller pieces and add to the bowl. Stir to combine well.

Take a filo strip and brush the strip with melted butter. Place a spoonful of the salmon mix at one end, about ½ inches from the end of the piece. Fold the filo into a triangle. Butter another piece of filo, place the ‘triangle’ on top, and fold it into the filo so it’s double-wrapped. Brush the top with butter and place it on a parchment-lined sheet. Repeat these steps until you’ve made all nine triangles.

Add to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Turn over the triangles and bake for 5 minutes or until browned and crisp.