Indonesian Steak & Soba Noodles

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the steak out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the steak longer than this recipe card indicates.
2. Fill a 4-6 quart pot 2/3 full with water. Put the pot on the stove over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of salt to the water
3. (the water should taste salty). Bring the water up to a simmer and then start step #3.
4. Cut open the package of steak (a) and place on a plate. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spoon the peanut marinade (b) on top of the steak and turn the steak over a few times in the marinade to coat both sides. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of olive oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
5. Place the steak in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, use tongs to flip the steak over and sear for another 4 minutes. (Add 30 seconds to each side if you prefer your steak medium-well
6. add 1 minute to each side if you are preparing 4 or more servings). Remove the steak from the pan and place on a cutting board to rest.
7. Keep the saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the romaine (c) to the pan with the flat side down. Press down lightly with your tongs and sear for 1 minute. Then flip the romaine over and sear for a quick 3 to 5 seconds on the other side. Place the romaine on the cutting board next to the steak.
8. Add the soba noodles (d) to the boiling water. Cook the noodles for 2 minutes. (Taste and if they are too firm, cook for an additional 30 seconds). Strain the noodles and place in a mixing bowl. Add the ginger pickled vegetables (e) to the noodles. Slice the romaine into 1/2-inch thick slices and add to the noodles. Drizzle the tamarind & peanut dressing (f) over the mixture and toss with tongs to coat everything with dressing.
9. Cut the flank steak into 1/2-inch thick slices. Put the noodle salad and pieces of romaine on to your serving plates. Place the slices of steak on top.