Chinese Five-Spice Steak with Oranges and Sesame Broccolini

Ingredients

• •3 whole small oranges
• •1½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• •1 tsp light brown sugar
• •2¼ tsp kosher salt
• •1 whole hanger steak
• •2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• •3 bunches broccolini
• •2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• •½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• •1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• •3 whole scallions
• •1 pinch flaky sea salt
• •to taste steamed rice and hot sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Finely grate 2 tsp. orange zest from 1 orange into a small bowl. Cut all oranges in half; set aside.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Add five-spice powder, brown sugar, and 2 tsp. kosher salt to bowl with zest and stir to combine. Rub steak all over with spice mixture.

   5 min

3. 3.

   Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high. Cook steak, turning often, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 130˚F for medium-rare, 15-20 minutes total. After steak has cooked for about 5 minutes, nestle orange halves cut side down around steak and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer oranges to a plate. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

   30 min

4. 4.

   Arrange broccolini in an even layer in same skillet and heat over high. Cook, undisturbed, until well charred, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook until tender and slightly charred all over, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl. Squeeze in juice from 2 orange halves over. Add sesame oil, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. sesame seeds, and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and toss to coat.

   6 min

5. 5.

   Transfer steak to a platter. Arrange broccolini mixture alongside. Top with scallions, sea salt, and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with charred orange halves to squeeze over, rice, and hot sauce alongside, if desired.

   5 min