Koji-Rubbed Steak Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Koji-Rubbed Steak Recipe). I got the idea from an article in Bon Appetit where they showed how to use koji rice to simulate dry aging a steak. I tried it out, and had mixed results. The idea here is that the fungus on the koji rice, which breaks down the proteins in beans to make things like miso, would work the same magic on a steak. My steak was darker and it had that waxy look of dry aged meat; it was tasty, but didn't really taste like dry-aged beef.

Brief

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 steaks

Koji-Rubbed Steak Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup koji rice

2 New York strip steaks

kosher salt to taste

2 tablespoons clarified butter

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Grind rice until not quite powdered using a food processor or mortar and pestle. Sprinkle rice over all surfaces of the steaks pressing in to coat. Transfer to a rack on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered 2 to 3 days.

Step 2

Using the back of a knife scrape the koji rice from the steaks; discard. Season steaks with kosher salt.

Step 3

Heat skillet over medium-heat. Melt clarified butter and place steak in skillet. Sear on one side for 2 minutes; turn and sear the other side. Continue cooking until steaks are firm and reddish-pink in the center 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

Step 4

Transfer steaks to a warm plate to let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Koji-Rubbed Steak Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 887.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 76.8g 154%

Carbohydrates: 54.9g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Fat: 38.1g 59%

Saturated Fat: 14.7g 74%

Cholesterol: 164.4mg 55%

Vitamin A Iu: 392.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.5mg 196%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 86%

Folate: 20.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 125.6mg 13%

Iron: 11.4mg 63%

Magnesium: 54.5mg 20%

Potassium: 976.3mg 27%

Sodium: 334.2mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 342.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.