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Turbo NY Strip with Guasacaca and Yuca Frita
Pep up your steak night with some Latin flair! Start with sous vide New York strip, perfectly cooked edge to edge, up to twice as fast with Turbo. Throw in a side of crunchy yuca frita (cassava fries), more flavorful and sweeter than their French counterpart, and a good helping of Venezuela’s vibrant version of guacamole ‘Guasacaca’! Cerveza anyone?
This recipe is tuned in for Breville+. Download the app and let Autopilot take the guesswork out of cooking, using our visual doneness selector.
This recipe is tuned in for Breville+. Download the app and let Autopilot take the guesswork out of cooking, using our visual doneness selector.
35 mins total time
30 mins active time
Easy
Serves 2
Ingredients
Measurements:
2 New York strip steaksapprox. 10½ oz each
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp oil
2 tbsp neutral flavored oilto sear
For the yuca frita
1 lb frozen yuca (cassava)thawed
6 cups water
1 tbsp kosher salt
Neutral flavored oilfor frying
For the guasacaca
½ yellow onioncoarsely chopped
½ red bell peppercoarsely chopped
1 jalapeño pepperseeded, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlicpeeled
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp kosher saltdivided
2 avocadosdiced, divided
½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
½ cup cilantro leaves
½ cup (4 fl oz) olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 1Place the Joule™ Turbo Sous Vide inside a pot or large vessel (max 8 quarts) and place on a trivet. Fill with cool tap water until approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum fill lines and keep the pot uncovered.Tip: A trivet will protect your countertop from direct contact with the hot pot or vessel.
- 2Place the steaks flat, side by side in a microwave-safe, zipper-lock freezer bag. Sprinkle with salt and add the oil.
- 3In Breville+, press Set Time & Temp at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts to customize the cooking of your steak. Once set, lower the bag into the water against the side of the pot, while using a spatula to push it three-quarters of the way down. This will remove the air and ensures it does not float. Seal the bag and Start Turbo, then continue to the next step.
- 4In a medium saucepan, add the yuca, water and salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender when tested with a skewer. Drain, then transfer to a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and allow to cool. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 5Place the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, vinegar and ½ teaspoon of the salt into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped, scraping the bowl if required. Add half the avocado, parsley and cilantro. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, add the remaining avocado, lime juice and the remaining salt and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
- 6Once the yuca has cooled, cut in half lengthwise, then remove the fibrous strands. Cut each piece in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thick fries and return to the tray. Freeze, uncovered until required.
- 7Fill a deep fryer or large pot a third full with oil and preheat to 375°F. Working in batches, cook the yuca for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a large bowl lined with paper towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining yuca.Tip: Alternatively, air fry the yuca at 375°F for 15 minutes, then broil on high for 10 minutes, turning halfway through broiling.
- 8When the timer signals that the steaks are done, heat a large, cast iron skillet or heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the steaks on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry. Tip: Alternatively, preheat the Sear and Press Grill to Sear (450°F).
- 9Only when the pan starts to smoke (this will prevent overcooking and sticking), add the oil to the pan and sear the steaks for 30 seconds on each side. Transfer the steaks to a cooling rack set over a tray and rest for 1 minute. Tip: For extra flavor and color, you can add a knob of butter and baste the steak while searing. If using the Sear and Press Grill, close the lid and sear for 30 seconds.
- 10Transfer the steaks to a plate and serve with the yuca frita and guasacaca. Tip: Any excess guasacaca can be enjoyed as a guacamole-like dip within 24 hours
