Sirloin Steak - Dipping in Thai Chili Sauce Transforms the Flavor Completely

Steps

1. 1

   Toast the rice over low heat until golden, then finely grind using a mortar and pestle

2. 2

   Zest and juice the lime, then finely chop the onion, green onion, cilantro, and chili peppers

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the ground rice, tuna fish sauce, persimmon, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, onion, green onion, cilantro, chili peppers, and gochugaru; mix well to complete the sauce

4. 4

   Season the sirloin with salt and pepper on both sides, then sear in a preheated pan over high heat for 2 minutes per side and let rest

5. 5

   Grill the asparagus in the same pan used for the steak

6. 6

   Slice the steak and plate with the asparagus, then serve with the Thai chili sauce on the side