Servings: 1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

for the nam jim:
6 whole white peppercorns
3 garlic cloves
1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
¾ bunch cilantro roots
½ cup soybean paste, preferably Pantai

for serving:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (23-ounce|650-gram) rib eye steak
kosher salt, to taste

Directions

1. Make the nam jim: Add the peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and ⅓ of the cilantro roots to a mortar and pestle and crush until a paste forms. Alternatively, place the ingredients in a food processor. Add the soybeans and crush a bit more, then stir in the remaining cilantro roots.
2. To serve, heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season the steak with salt and cook, flipping once, until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes before carving. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the nam jim.

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