Six-Spice Hanger Steak

A flavorful hanger steak rubbed with an aromatic Chinese-inspired spice blend including Sichuan peppercorns, fennel, and anise, served with a savory soy-ginger sauce. This dish combines traditional Asian spices with a perfectly broiled steak for a delicious fusion experience.

4 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 piece hanger steak
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
  • 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoons minced shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 piece electric coffee/spice grinder

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler and lightly oil rack of broiler pan.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Finely grind spices with brown sugar and 11/2 tsp salt in grinder.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Pat steak dry, then sprinkle evenly with spice mixture and rub into meat. Broil steak 2 to 3 inches from heat, turning once, 7 to 12 minutes for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a plate at least 10 minutes.

    22 min

  4. 4.

    Heat sauce ingredients, except cilantro, with meat juices from plate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until warm. Stir in cilantro before serving.

    8 min

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