Recipe courtesy of Ming Tsai

Grilled Rib Eye Steaks and Tomatoes with Mint-Thai Basil Slather and 8 Spiced Home Fries

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  • Total: 2 hr 10 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 2 hr
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 SPICED HOME FRIES:

Directions

  1. Prepare a hot, clean, oiled grill. In a saucepan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and fry briefly. Add the herbs and zest. Pull off of the heat. Dissolve sugar with lemon juice and mix in mustard. Whisk in with herb mix. Season the steaks and tomatoes and grill on both sides, about 8 to 10 minutes, (tomatoes will take about 5 minutes). Slather the steak and tomatoes with the herb mixture frequently. Let steaks rest 5 minutes before serving.

8 SPICED HOME FRIES:

  1. Prepare a fryer on medium-high heat. Drain potatoes well and pat dry. Blanch the potatoes in the oil until lightly colored. Set aside, un-seasoned, on paper towels. Mix all the spices and salt together. Raise the oil temperature to high and fry the potatoes again until golden, brown and delicious. Season with salt immediately.
  2. Note: There will be leftover seasoned salt. Store in air-tight container and use it on any grilled items.
  3. PLATING On large plates, lay a bed of salad. Place a mound of fries and lean steak against it. Garnish with tomato half and mint/basil sprigs.

Cook’s Note

WINE: Minty, big Zinfandel (Ravenswood)