Churrasco Ecuatoriano {Ecuadorian Steak and Eggs}

Instructions

To make the green chili sauce:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until smooth, adding more water a tablespoon at a time if too thick. Transfer to a sealed container and set aside. Salsa can be made up to a week in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To make the steak:

1. Combine 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub this mixture on all sides of the flank steak and let sit at room temperature while you make the fries. If leaving meat out for more than an hour freaks you out then stick it in the refrigerator and remove again about 30 minutes before cooking.

To make the fries:

1. Cut potatoes into eighths, or smaller if your potatoes are especially large, but basically you want to make steak fries. Cover fries with cold water and soak for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place potatoes on top. Dry thoroughly trying to remove as much water as possible.
3. Heat oil over medium heat in a heavy pot and attach a deep-fat thermometer to the side. Once the oil temperature reaches 325°F, add the potatoes (you may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your pot, but you want them to have some room to float around). Cook until a toothpick goes through easily, about 10-15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or bamboo skimmer and let drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely. Meanwhile heat oven to 450°F and remove the steak from the refrigerator if you have put it in there.
4. Once fries are completely cool, heat oil again over medium-high heat to 375°F. Add fries in three or four batches and fry until crisp and golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt.

To finish:

1. Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet (or heavy, oven-safe skillet) over medium high heat. Once shimmering, add steak and brown (without touching) for 5 minutes. Flip and transfer to the oven to cook for 5 more minutes for medium-rare.
2. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, while the steak is resting, heat the tablespoon of oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, crack eggs and fry, flip if you want them over easy and season with salt. Cut steak into 4 pieces and serve with the fries, eggs, and chili sauce.