Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or other Asian chili paste
  • 4 pounds skirt steaks
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 14 medium shiso leaves, coarsely chopped (about 2/3 cup) or 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 bunches of scallions

Method

  • In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients except the steaks.
  • Lay the steaks in a large roasting pan in a single layer.
  • Pour the marinade over the meat and turn to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil.
  • Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and simmer until evaporated, 2 minutes; let cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the shallots, shiso leaves and peppercorns into the butter.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator.
  • Light a grill.
  • Grill the steaks over a hot fire for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare meat.
  • Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grill the scallions, turning, until lightly charred all over, about 2 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the steaks against the grain and transfer to a platter along with the scallions.
  • Top the skirt steaks with the shiso butter and serve them at once.