The mash is named for Spanish Harlem's historic market street where Martinez's grandmother would buy malanga, a knobby tuber. Hanger steaks are sold in doubles (two steaks attached by connective tissue). Ask the butcher to separate and trim them.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Sprinkle steaks with adobo seasoning. Place in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix orange juice, lemon juice, and vinegar in bowl; pour over steaks. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Remove steaks from marinade; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve with malanga mash.
Step 3
*Available at Latin markets.
