Wasabi Garlic Paste
From the NYT
Time: 20 minutes
1 tablespoon wasabi powder or paste
2 or 3 large cloves garlic
Salt
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
2 large or 4 small rib-eye steaks, 24 to 32 ounces.
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill or heat a large heavy skillet until it is just smoking.
- Place wasabi powder in a small bowl, and add about 1 tablespoon cold water. Stir to dissolve, adding water if necessary to make a paste. If you are using the paste, squeeze it into a bowl. Smash and peel garlic, then sprinkle it with salt, and mince it finely. Stir into wasabi along with oil until smooth.
- Grill the meat on one side until well browned, 4 or 5 minutes. Season the uncooked side with salt, then turn, and smear the cooked side with the paste. Cook 2 to 5 minutes longer, depending on the doneness you like, and serve.
Yield: 4 servings