Sesame Sirloin Steak Ramen
with Jammy Eggs, Pickled Carrot, Charred Bok Choy & Spring Onion
Ingredients
Steak
- 2 sirloin steaks
- Salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh thyme and/or rosemary
Broth
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (or 1 tsp sugar)
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Tare (Bowl Base)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1-2 tsp chilli oil
Noodles
- Egg noodles (2 portions)
Eggs
- 4 eggs
Quick Pickled Carrot
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
Bok Choy
- 2 small bok choy, halved
- Neutral oil
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- Spring onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Chilli oil
Method
Quick Pickled Carrot
- Toss carrot with rice vinegar, sugar and salt
- Set aside to lightly pickle
Jammy Eggs
- Bring water to boil
- Cook eggs for 6.5 minutes
- Transfer to ice bath and peel - only halve when plating
Broth
- Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, mirin and ginger
- Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Finish with sesame oil if desired
Tare
- Mix soy sauce, sesame oil and chilli oil
- Set aside for bowl assembly
Toast Sesame Seeds
- Toast in a dry pan until golden and fragrant, stirring to prevent burning
- Set aside
Char the Bok Choy
- Heat pan with a little oil
- Place bok choy cut side down
- Sear 30-60 seconds for char
- Remove and lightly season
Steak
- Season steaks with salt and pepper
- Sear in hot pan for 2.5-3 minutes first side
- Flip, add butter and thyme and/or rosemary
- Baste and cook 2-2.5 minutes
- Rest 5-7 minutes, then slice thin across the grain
Bok Choy Finish
- Return bok choy to pan briefly (10-15 seconds) in steak butter
Noodles
- Cook egg noodles according to packet - do not overcook
- Drain and set aside
Assemble
- Add 1-2 tbsp tare to bowl
- Gently pour hot broth over tare
- Add noodles, lifting slightly for height
- Fan sliced steak on one side
- Place egg halves, yolk side up
- Add bok choy, carrot and spring onions
- Sprinkle sesame seeds
- Drizzle chilli oil in a controlled swirl