Steak with Creamy Soy Sauce, Paprika Potatoes and Grilled Eggplant

Lombo Grelhado com Molho Cremoso de Soja  Batatas Assadas com Paprica e Beringelas Grelhadas

This warm dish is perfect for a winters evening. Pair with a full bodied red wine and indulge. Easy to prepare and makes a romantic dinner for family and friends.

Este prato quente e perfeito para uma noite de inverno. Case com um vinho tinto encorpado e desfrute. Fácil de preparação e o ideal para um jantar romântico entre amigos e família. 

Ingredients

Steak / Lombo de vaca

Salt and pepper to taste / Sal e pimenta q.b.

2 chopped garlic heads / 2 cabecas de alho picado

1/2 tsp. of dried chili peppers / 1/2 c. de cha de flocos de malaguetas secos

50 ml soya sauce / 50 ml molho de soja

200 ml heavy cream /  200 ml de batas

20 ml dark beer / 20 ml cerveja preta

4 medium sized potatoes pealed and cut into medium sized bites / 4 batatas medias descascadas e cortados sos cubos

2 tbs. dried paprika / 2 c. de sopa de paprica

Sea Salt to taste / Sal grosso q.b.

Olive oil / Azeite

1 large eggplant cut into slices/ 1 beringela grande cortado as fatias medias

Salt / Sal

Juice of one lemon / Sumo de 1 limão 

Mayonaise / Mayonaise 

Freshly grated pepper / Pimenta moida na hora

Olive oil for grilling / Azeite para grelhar

Preparation / Preparacao 

Season the steak with salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Set aside.
Tempere os lombos com sal, pimenta e alho picado.

In a medium sized pot add the ingredients for the creamy soya sauce and allow to simmer until sauce thickens, About 20 minutes.
Num tacho medio adicione os ingredientes para o molho de soja cremoso. Deixe cozinhar lentamente ate engrossar; cerca de 20 minutes.

Place eggplant slice in a strainer and sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and let stand for 30 minutes to remove excess water.
Coloque as beringelas num escoador e tempere com sal grosso e sumo de limão . Deixe repousar durante 30 minutes para retirar o excesso de agua. 

Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and mix the paprika , salt, pepper and drizzle with enough olive oil so that they are completely coated. Transfer to an oven proof dish and bake at 160 c. for 30 minutes, stirring on occasion.
Coloque as batatas numa taça e mistur a paprica, sal, pimenta e adicione azeite suficiente para cobrir bem as batatas. Misture bem a mão . Transfere para um tabuleiro de forno e cozinhe durante 30 minutes a 160 c. 

Heat a grilling pan well and drizzle with a tbs. of olive oil. Allow grill to heat well and place the eggplant slices. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer too an oven proof dish and place a 1/2 tsp. of mayonnaise on top of each slice. Bake for 5 minutes before serving.
Aqueça bem uma frigideira com grelha. Coloque 1 c. de sopa de azeite e grelha as fatias de beringela durante 2 minutes de cada lado. Transfira para um tabuleiro de forno e coloque 1/2 c. de cha de Mayonaise sobre cada fatia. Coloque no forno 5 minutes antes de servir.

Reheat the grilling pan with a bit more olive oil. Grill the steak for about 2 minutes on each side depending on how well done you enjoy your steak.
Aqueça novamente o grelhador com um fio de azeite. Grelha os lombos durante 2 minutes de cada lado dependendo como prefer a carne.

Pour sauce over the steak prior to serving.
Cubra o lombo com o molho de soja na hora de servir.

(Recipe serves 2)
(Receita serve 2)