Crying Tiger Buttered Steak

Instructions

1. Step 1

   STEP 1

2. Step 2

   Place the ingredients for the crying tiger butter into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Alternatively, mix by hand with a fork.

3. Step 3

   STEP 2

4. Step 4

   Transfer the butter to a sheet of baking paper. Fold the baking paper over the butter and roll to form a cylinder. Twist the ends. Place in the freezer until firm.

5. Step 5

   STEP 3

6. Step 6

   Preheat the oven to 100°C/200°F.

7. Step 7

   STEP 4

8. Step 8

   Generously season the steak with salt.

9. Step 9

   STEP 5

10. Step 10

    Heat a frying pan over high heat. When it’s hot, drizzle with oil and then add the steak. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning often or until a good crust forms but the steak still feels soft when pressed (you should aim to take it off while it’s rare).

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    STEP 6

12. Step 12

    If your frying pan is oven-proof, transfer it into the oven to continue gently cooking for another 3-4 minutes or until almost cooked to your liking. Or transfer the steak to a baking tray and place that into the oven.

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    STEP 7

14. Step 14

    In the meantime, take the firm butter out of the freezer and slice 2 generous rounds. Place onto the steak and allow it to melt in the oven.

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    STEP 8

16. Step 16

    Remove from the oven. Rest for a couple of minutes, then serve.