A fast Isan Thai–inspired stove-seared ribeye with toasted rice chile-lime dipping sauce, cooling cucumber herb salad, and jasmine rice for a bright summer WA dinner.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $18–$22 if buying the listed steak, cucumber, herbs, lime, and rice; pantry sauces and spices not included.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 700–850 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs, and higher fat from ribeye.
Drink pairing: A lightly sweet Riesling is best with the chile-lime sauce; iced jasmine tea also works well.
Details
Ingredients
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Choice Bone-in Ribeye Beef Steak1 lb, about 1 bone-in steak $11.99
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English Cucumber1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced $1.50
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice2/3 cup rice, plus 1 tablespoon for toasted rice powder $3.69
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Green Onions2 green onions, thinly sliced $1.19
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Organic Cilantro1/3 cup chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes2 limes, juiced $1.29
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar or honey2 teaspoons
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Crushed red pepper flakes or Thai chile powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon, to taste
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
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Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine750 ml $12.99
Instructions
- Pat the ribeye very dry, season both sides with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, and let it sit at room temperature while you prep the rice, sauce, and salad.
- Rinse 2/3 cup jasmine rice, then cook it with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt; bring to a simmer, cover, cook 15 minutes, then let stand covered 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast 1 tablespoon dry jasmine rice in a small skillet over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes until deep golden and nutty; cool slightly, then crush in a spice grinder or with a mortar into a coarse powder.
- Make the jaew-style sauce by stirring together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, chile flakes, half the green onions, and 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder; taste for salty-sour-spicy balance.
- Toss the sliced English cucumber with cilantro, remaining green onions, a squeeze of lime if desired, and a tiny pinch of salt; keep chilled or set aside while the steak cooks.
- Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high until very hot; add oil, sear the ribeye 3 to 5 minutes per side, and sear the fat edge briefly, cooking to about 130°F for medium-rare or your preferred doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a board and rest 7 to 10 minutes, then slice off the bone and cut across the grain; spoon any resting juices into the jaew sauce.
- Plate jasmine rice, sliced ribeye, cucumber herb salad, and the bone if desired; serve with the chile-lime toasted rice sauce for dipping or spooning over the steak.
Wine picks:
- Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $12.99 750 ml
- Segura Viudas Brut Rose Reserva Cava Spain Sparkling Wine $17.99 750 ml
Why it works: Primary: a slightly off‑dry, aromatic Riesling to tame chile, echo the lime and jasmine, and stand up to umami-rich fish sauce; Sparkling rosé as an alternative for those who want bubbles to cut the ribeye’s fat and refresh between bites. Serve the Riesling well chilled (50–55°F) and the Cava very cold.