METHOD
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preparation
Preheat or light the grill. Make sure to create a zone with direct heat and a zone without direct heat. Take the meat out of the refrigerator 1 hour before grilling.
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meat
Season the steak with salt and pepper on both sides, then set it aside until ready to use.
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Sauce
Slice the garlic and shallots into thin 1 mm slices. This is easiest with a mandoline, but a sharp knife works too. Pour the oil into a saucepan and heat it to 115 °C (240 °F). Add the garlic first and fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the garlic from the oil and transfer it to a wire rack lined with parchment paper to drain the excess oil. Repeat the process with the shallots, frying them until crispy, about 5–6 minutes.
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Sauce
Add the ginger, star anise, cardamom, and cinnamon to the oil. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine chili flakes, ground ginger, smoked paprika, brown sugar, soy sauce, and peanuts. Mix well, then pour in the strained oil. Stir in the fried garlic and shallots.
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Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chili Crisp
Place the steak over indirect heat, or on the cooler side of the grill. Grill for 4–6 minutes with the lid closed, or until the internal temperature reaches 40 °C (104 °F). Flip the steak once during cooking. Then move the steak to direct heat, or the hottest part of the grill. Sear for another 1–2 minutes per side, or until a caramelized crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 50 °C (122 °F) when measured at the thickest part of the meat. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 8–10 minutes, then serve with the homemade spicy sauce.