Flank Steak with Tamarind Glaze and Orange Gremolata
- ACTIVE:
- TOTAL TIME: 50 MIN
- SERVINGS: 4
Pairing Note The spicy-sweet, tamarind-based glaze on this tender flank steak made beer expert Sam Calagione reach for Chimay Red, an apricot-scented, easy-to-drink Belgian ale brewed by Trappist monks. "I went with the lowest-alcohol Chimay because alcohol can make spicy food taste too hot," Sam says.
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, stemmed and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves—2 smashed, 1 minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- Freshly ground pepper
- One 1 3/4-pound flank steak
- Light a grill. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, ginger, honey, ketchup, tamarind concentrate, chipotle chiles, smashed garlic and cider vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes. Strain the sauce and season with salt.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the minced garlic with the parsley and orange zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper and grill over high heat until well-browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125° for medium-rare, 5 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, liberally brush the steak with the tamarind glaze.
- Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain on the diagonal and garnish with the orange gremolata. Serve, passing any remaining glaze at the table.