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The word “ponzu” can be broken down simply: the element “pon” comes from the English word “punch,” while “su” is Japanese for “vinegar.” A “vinegar punch” is what you’ll get in the dipping sauce for juicy steaks. Ponzu itself is traditionally made with rice vinegar and mirin, but we’re taking it even further by combining ponzu with ginger, scallions and one of our signature spice blends. You can imagine how delicious and deeply complex the result is—better yet, you can taste it!
Get CookingPreheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice the scallions on an angle, separating the white bottoms and green tops. Remove and discard the kale stems; roughly chop the leaves. Remove and discard the turnip stem. Halve the turnip; cut each half into ¼-inch rounds. Trim off and discard the ends of the sweet potatoes. Cut the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch rounds. Peel and mince the ginger. In a medium bowl, combine the miso paste and ¼ cup of water.
Place the sweet potatoes and turnip on a sheet pan. Drizzle with the miso-water mixture and toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in an even layer and roast, stirring halfway through, 20 to 22 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the vegetables roast, in a medium bowl, combine the ginger, ponzu sauce, half the spice blend and half the green tops of the scallions. Set aside.
While the vegetables continue to roast, season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the seasoned steaks and cook, loosely covering the pan with aluminum foil, 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a plate to rest, leaving any drippings in the pan. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan of drippings; swirl to thoroughly combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the steaks rest, in a large bowl, combine the kale, sesame oil, white bottoms of the scallions, roasted vegetables, liquid from the pan of cooked steaks and remaining spice blend; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
Find the lines of muscle (or grain) in the rested steaks; thinly slice against the grain. Divide the miso-roasted vegetable salad and sliced steaks between 2 dishes. Garnish with the remaining green tops of the scallions. Serve with the ponzu dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
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