by Chef Jesus ('Chuy') Cervantes, Damian DTLA, photo by Carolina Korman
Ingredients
- 4 oz Wagyu Skirt Steak
- 25 g (≈ 1 tablespoon) Chintextle Paste (or Shrimp Paste)
- 12 g (≈ 1 tablespoon) Lime Juice
- 8 g (≈ 1½ teaspoons) Pickled Jalapeño Vinegar
- 10 g (≈ 2 teaspoons) Olive Oil
- 10 g (≈ 2 teaspoons) Minced Shallot
- 10 g (≈ 2 teaspoons) Diced Pickled Jalapeño
- 10 g (≈ 2 teaspoons) Diced Pickled Carrot
- 1 g (≈ ⅛ teaspoon) Charred Habanero
- 3 g (≈ 1 teaspoon) Minced Chives
- TT Salt (to taste)
- 1 ea Lime Wedge
- 1 ea 6” Tostada
Method
- Pre-heat a grill or cast iron pan to medium high heat.
- Season your wagyu steak with salt, then place on the grill or in the pan to sear the steak.
- Allow your steak to cook to your desired temperature, remove from the heat and allow to
rest 10 minutes before slicing. - Once rested dice your steak into small pieces, add to a bowl and begin the final
seasoning process. - Once the diced steak is in a bowl, add the paste, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, shallot,
chiles and carrot. - Once seasoned, place the mixture on the tostada and carefully spread the mixture in
order to cover the whole tostada. - Garnish with chives and serve with a wedge of lime.
- Enjoy immediately in order to avoid the tostada becoming soggy.
Chef Chuy CervantesWriter
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