Asian-Glazed Steaks

Marinated in an Asian style sauce, these steaks are great on the barbecue or under the grill and can even be modified for lamb.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Based on a 2cm thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lean sirloin, rump or rib-eye steaks

  • For the Marinade:

  • 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons plum jam
  • Grated zest and juice of ½ lime
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
  • 1 x 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped

Method

  1. Place all the marinade ingredients into a large shallow bowl.
  2. Add the steaks, cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes, or overnight, if time allows.
  3. Remove the steaks from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  4. Cook the steaks according to preference under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue until any meat juices run clear.
  5. Serve with a salad of your choice.

Tips:

This marinade works well with lamb steaks too.