Steak with Dried Porcini and Rosemary Paste

A delicious mid week steak dish. The steak is coated with a dried porcini and rosemary paste that is packed full of flavour and on the table in under 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2 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

  • 2 lean sirloin, rib-eye or rump steaks

  • For the dried porcini and rosemary paste:

  • 10g dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • Freshly milled black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Method

  1. Place the mushrooms, rosemary, pepper and oil in a blender and whizz together until combined and the mixture forms a paste.
  2. Brush the steaks with the paste on both sides and cook under a preheated moderate grill or prepared BBQ, according to your preference.
  3. Serve the steaks with your favourite accompaniments.

Tips:

If preferred, pan-fry your steaks instead - the same cooking times apply.