Generously season the surface of the meat with salt and let it rest for marinating.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat until light smoke begins to rise.
Place the meat into the hot pan and press down gently with your hand to prevent curling, cooking each side for at least 4 minutes to develop a deep Maillard reaction.
Once the exterior turns golden brown (crust formation), immediately reduce the induction heat to medium to slowly cook the inside.
During grilling, tilt the pan and carefully wipe away or discard excess fat that rises from the meat.
Flip the meat and continue cooking the other side while adding generous butter and basting (splashing oil) to enhance flavor, then add whole garlic to infuse aroma.
Remove the steak when it reaches your desired doneness (e.g., medium rare) and place it on a plate or cutting board, cover it with foil or a lid, and rest for the same amount of time as the cooking duration.
After removing the steak, turn the heat almost off and add a small splash of water to the remaining pan drippings, then quickly stir-fry Chinese pepper and green onion to make the sauce.
Slice the rested steak into serving-sized pieces and serve with the stir-fried Chinese pepper, green onion, and garlic sauce.
Sear the seasoned meat on high heat in a preheated pan until the outside is crispy.
Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and baste continuously while cooking through the center.
While the meat rests, use the leftover pan to quickly stir-fry Chinese pepper and green onion for garnish.
Cooking tips 💡
For a 3cm-thick cut, always reduce the heat in half after the initial Maillard reaction to avoid burning the outside while ensuring even internal cooking.
Discard the yellowish fat that accumulates midway to prevent the meat’s natural off-flavors from lingering and keep the dish clean and fresh.
Rest the meat using foil or a lid for the same duration as cooking time—this ensures the juices remain evenly distributed and do not run out when sliced.
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