Ingredients
-1 Rib eye steak
-1 Russet potato, peeled
-Oil for deep frying and Pan searing
-4 Garlic cloves
-1/2 cup of good quality olive oil
-Salt and pepper
-a few sprigs of thyme
-4 Tbs balsamic vinegar
-2 Tbs of grated parmigiano
-2 Tbs finely chopped parsley
Method
1) Cut potatoes into french fry shape and submerge in cold water for at least 30 minutes, but preferable 24 hours.
2) Put your olive oil and garlic in a small pot and cook over low heat until the garlic is golden. Remove the garlic and strain the oil. Set aside to cool.
3) Preheat your oil to 250 degrees F. Blanch them in the oil for 3-4 minutes. remove them from the oil and set aside while you cook your steak.
4)Pour the Balsamic vinegar into a sauce pan with 1 garlic clove and a few sprigs of thyme. reduce by 2/3. set aside
5) Preheat a pan on medium-high heat for a few minutes to get it nice and hot. Season your steak well on both sides. Place in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip over and turn the heat down to medium. Cook for approximately another 4 minutes for medium rare. This is just a guideline, depending on the thickness of your steak it could take longer or shorter. Once finished set aside under some tin foil to rest
7)Heat your fryer oil to 370 degrees F and finish your frites until they are golden and crispy. Drain them on a paper towel in a bowel and toss them with the garlic oil, cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley.
8) Assemble the remaining components and serve
