Six-Spice Hanger Steak

Six-Spice Hanger Steak
Six-Spice Hanger Steak
During a research trip to Hong Kong, food editor Ian Knauer discovered that every family has its own recipe for five-spice powder, a pivotal ingredient in so many Chinese dishes. He took things a step further by adding black peppercorns to the aromatic mix, which holds its own against the robust flavor of hanger steak. As for side dishes, this would be delicious with steamed rice and stir-fried bok choy, but your menu doesn't have to be Asian—try it with a brightly dressed green salad and roasted potatoes.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
  • 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • Carbohydrate 6 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 42 mg(14%)
  • Fat 9 g(13%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 14 g(28%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(16%)
  • Sodium 628 mg(26%)
  • Calories 153

PreparationMakes steaks: Preheat broiler and lightly oil rack of broiler pan. Finely grind spices with brown sugar and 11/2 tsp salt in grinder. Pat steak dry, then sprinkle evenly with spice mixture and rub into meat. Broil steak 2 to 3 inches from heat, turning once, 7 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a plate at least 10 minutes. Make sauce while steak rests: Heat sauce ingredients, except cilantro, with meat juices from plate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until warm. Stir in cilantro before serving.

PreparationMakes steaks: Preheat broiler and lightly oil rack of broiler pan. Finely grind spices with brown sugar and 11/2 tsp salt in grinder. Pat steak dry, then sprinkle evenly with spice mixture and rub into meat. Broil steak 2 to 3 inches from heat, turning once, 7 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a plate at least 10 minutes. Make sauce while steak rests: Heat sauce ingredients, except cilantro, with meat juices from plate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until warm. Stir in cilantro before serving.