Korean Steak Sandwich with Jalapenos and Garlic Mayo (2024)

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By Nicky Corbishley

• ▢ 2 medium ribeye steaks
• ▢ 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tbsp gochujang paste
• ▢ 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tbsp rice wine
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
• ▢ ½ tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 grated sweet apple no need to peel
• ▢ 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ▢ ½ red bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
• ▢ ½ yellow bell pepper de-seeded and sliced
• ▢ 4 thick slices of bread from a large loaf I used tiger bread
• ▢ 2 tbsp salted butter melted
• ▢ ¼ tsp sesame seeds
• ▢ 75 g (2/3 cup) mature cheddar cheese grated
• ▢ ½ small red onion peeled and sliced
• ▢ 2 small jalapenos sliced
• ▢ 3 spring onions scallions, sliced into thin strips
• ▢ 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce

• Place the steaks in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up (this will make it easier to slice thinly).

  2 medium ribeye steaks

• After 30 minutes, remove from the freezer and carefully slice into thin (2mm) strips. Place in bowl and add the soy sauce, gochujang, ginger, sugar, rice wine, 2 of the minced garlic cloves, black pepper, grated apple and sesame oil. Mix together, cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes (place in the fridge if marinating for longer than that).

  2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang paste, 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 2 tbsp rice wine, 3 garlic cloves, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 grated sweet apple, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• Once the steak has finished marinating, heat the vegetable oil on a high heat in a large frying pan. Add the steak, and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked and just starting to caramelise (if you find that a lot of liquid is released during frying, carefully drain it off and continue to fry the steak).

  1 tbsp vegetable oil

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• Remove the steak from the pan and place on a plate to rest for 2-3 minutes.

• Add the sliced peppers to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from the pan.

  1/2 red bell pepper, 1/2 yellow bell pepper

• Preheat the sandwich press on a high heat.

• Take the four slices of bread and brush the melted butter onto one side of each piece.

  4 thick slices of bread from a large loaf, 2 tbsp salted butter

• Place two of the pieces of bread, butter-side-down onto a chopping board or plate. Top with the cooked peppers, steak slices, sesame seeds and grated cheese. Sprinkle on the red onion, jalapenos and spring onions, then top with the other two bread slices. Make sure the butter-side is facing out.

  1/4 tsp sesame seeds, 75 g (2/3 cup) mature cheddar cheese, 1/2 small red onion, 2 small jalapenos, 3 spring onions

• Place both of the sandwiches on the sandwich press and pull the lid down. Cook for 3-4 minutes, checking occasionally, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

• Remove from the sandwich press.

• Mix together the mayonnaise and remaining minced garlic. Open the tops of the toasted sandwiches and drizzle on the garlic mayo and the sweet chilli sauce. Replace the tops of the toasted sandwiches, and serve immediately.

  3 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tsp sweet chilli sauce