Hanger steak with charred limes

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

2 large limes, cut in half

1 large shallot, thinly sliced (about 35g)

Salt

2 large garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped

1 level tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger

3½tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing and grilling

675 to 900g hanger steak, about 2.5cm thick, centre line of gristle removed

Freshly ground black pepper

10g mixed fresh basil, mint and/or coriander leaves

1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

Squeeze two teaspoons of juice from one of the lime halves. Put the juice in a bowl and stir in the shallot and a teaspoon of salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger and one tablespoon of the oil. Add the steak and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Heat a lightly oiled gas or charcoal grill to high or heat in an oiled griddle pan over high heat. (On a charcoal grill, most of the coals should be covered with white ash, and you should be able to hold your palm 2.5-5cm above the cooking grate for no more than two to three seconds.)

Brush the cut sides of the remaining lime halves with a total of one and a half teaspoons of oil and season with a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.

Scrape the marinade from the steak and season with one and a quarter teaspoons of salt and half a teaspoon of pepper.

Grill the steak, turning once, until nicely charred, four to five minutes per side. (Go for 55C/130F if you’re using an instant-read thermometer to check doneness.)

At the same time, grill the lime halves, cut side down, rotating them occasionally, until charred, about five minutes. Transfer the limes and steak to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.

Stir the remaining two tablespoons of oil into the shallot mixture.

Slice the steak crossways into 1cm thick pieces and arrange on a platter. Squeeze the grilled lime wedges over, then spoon the shallot vinaigrette on top. Top with the herbs and chilli.

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