Garlic Butter Steak Pasta with Mushrooms



 Ingredients:

For the steak:


1 ribeye or sirloin steak


1 tbsp olive oil


2 tbsp butter


3 garlic cloves, minced


1 tsp salt


½ tsp black pepper


½ tsp chili flakes (optional)


1 tsp Worcestershire sauce


For the pasta:


200g spaghetti or linguine


2 tbsp butter


3 garlic cloves, minced


1 cup heavy cream


½ cup grated Parmesan cheese


½ tsp salt


½ tsp black pepper


½ cup sliced mushrooms


1 tsp chili flakes


Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions:

Cook the Steak:


Season the steak with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.


Heat a pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the steak for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.


In the last minute of cooking, add butter and minced garlic, basting the steak with the melted butter.


Remove the steak and let it rest before slicing.


Prepare the Pasta:


Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.


In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.


Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until combined. Add salt, pepper, and chili flakes.


Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding pasta water if needed for consistency.


Assemble the Dish:


Slice the steak and place it over the pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra chili flakes.


Serve hot and enjoy!

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5-Grilled Meat Platter with Rice Cakes and Kimchi

Ingredients:

For the grilled meats:


500g beef short ribs (Korean-style galbi cut)


300g pork sausages, sliced


300g pork belly or pork shoulder, sliced


2 tbsp soy sauce


1 tbsp sesame oil


2 tbsp honey or brown sugar


1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste) (optional for spice)


1 tbsp garlic, minced


1 tsp black pepper


1 tsp salt


For the rice cakes (tteok):


400g cylindrical Korean rice cakes (tteok)


1 tsp sesame oil


For the kimchi:


1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped


1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)


Instructions:

Marinate the Meats:


In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, gochujang, garlic, black pepper, and salt.


Coat the beef short ribs, pork belly, and sausages in the marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).


Grill the Meats:


Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.


Cook the beef short ribs for 4-5 minutes per side until caramelized.


Grill the pork belly slices until golden and crispy.


Cook the sausages until browned and slightly charred.


Prepare the Rice Cakes:


If using fresh rice cakes, lightly pan-fry them in a bit of sesame oil for a soft and chewy texture.


If using frozen rice cakes, boil them for a few minutes until soft, then toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.


Assemble the Platter:


Arrange the grilled meats, sausages, and rice cakes in sections on a large serving platter.


Place the chopped kimchi in the center for a colorful contrast.


Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh green onions.


Serve and Enjoy!


Pair with dipping sauces like ssamjang (Korean soybean chili paste) or soy sauce with sesame oil.


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