Papaya-Marinated Steak & Malay Onion Sambal Recipe

Name: Papaya-Marinated Steak & Malay Onion Sambal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 scallions, minced; 1 tablespoon dry mustard (English is best); 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 3/4 1 3/4 lbs skirt steaks or 1 3/4 lbs chuck steaks; 2 medium ripe papayas, skins of (halved lengthwise, with 1/8 inch of the flesh left on them); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; kosher salt; Malay Onion Sambal; 3 medium onions, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 1/2 tablespoons strained apricot jam; 2 1/2 tablespoons minced mint (you can mix both) or 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro (you can mix both); 1 medium-hot fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced

Servings: persons

2 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon dry mustard (English is best)
1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 1 3/4 lbs skirt steaks or 1 3/4 lbs chuck steaks
2 medium ripe papayas, skins of (halved lengthwise, with 1/8 inch of the flesh left on them)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
kosher salt
Malay Onion Sambal
3 medium onions, quartered lengthwise and very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons strained apricot jam
2 1/2 tablespoons minced mint (you can mix both) or 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro (you can mix both)
1 medium-hot fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced

1
In a small mixing bowl, stir scallions, mustard, thyme, pepper, ginger and cumin until blended. Rub the mixture evenly all over steak.
2
Put 2 papaya skin halves in a glass baking dish, flesh side up. Place steak on top of papaya half and top with remaining 2 papaya skins, flesh side down; skins should touch surface of meat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3
Light grill or preheat broiler.
4
Discard papaya skins. Lightly oil both sides of steak and season with salt. Grill or broil steak, turning once, for about 10 minutes, or until medium rare.
5
Thinly slice steak across the grain on the diagonal.
6
Serve hot steaks with Malay Onion Sambal.
7
Malay Onion Sambal:
8
Set a colander in the sink. Add the onions and salt; rub the salt into the onions and squeeze them gently for a few minutes. Rinse the onions thoroughly under cold running water, then drain well and pat dry.
9
Combine vinegar, cinnamon and apricot jam in a bowl. Stir in onions and mint and add chile.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 scallions, minced, 1 tablespoon dry mustard (English is best), 1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves, 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Papaya-Marinated Steak & Malay Onion Sambal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Papaya-Marinated Steak & Malay Onion Sambal

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