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City Harvest Cooking, Series 1, Ep 6: Chantelle Nicholson's Steak & Charred Baby Gem Lettuce #recipe

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Steak & Charred Baby Gem Lettuce

Cultural Context

Originating in Argentina, steak is a cornerstone of the country's culinary identity, often enjoyed at asados (barbecues) with family and friends. The addition of charred baby gem lettuce brings a refreshing crunch that balances the richness of the meat. This dish has gained popularity worldwide, with variations incorporating different greens and dressings to suit local tastes.

ArgentinianARmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb bavet steak
2 heads baby gem lettuce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green chili, sliced
1/2 cup spring onion, chopped
1 cup watercress
1 cup spinach
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon thyme, fresh

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in fat and pork loin is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

1

Heat a pan until it's smoking hot.

2

Add a little bit of olive oil to the pan.

3

Season the bavet steak with salt.

4

Place the steak in the hot pan and let it sizzle.

5

Add thyme to the pan for extra flavor.

6

Cook the steak until it has a nice color, then turn off the heat and let it rest.

7

While the steak is resting, prepare the green chili dressing.

8

In a blender, combine green chili, spring onion, watercress, spinach, olive oil, and a good glug of apple cider vinegar.

9

Blend the dressing until smooth.

10

Cut the rested steak into wedges against the grain for tenderness.

11

Place the wedges of steak onto a plate and drizzle with the green chili dressing.

Cooking Techniques

grillingcharring

Equipment Needed

grillcutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Grilled Steak with Baby GemCharred Lettuce Steak Salad

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