A sauce of fresh cilantro, green onions, ginger, and garlic is stirred into the cooked rice to give it intense fragrance and flavor. Shiitake mushrooms add an earthy, smoky flavor.
Seared and browned in the skillet and then baked in the over, these fritters are flavorful and filling, without being greasy. Fresh avocado and cilantro compliment the fritters and add some coolness to the dish.
The combination of cumin, coriander, and ground red pepper create a tasty rub for the beef. Brown sugar aids caramelization. Heating the cast-iron skillet results in a flavorful seared crust on the steak without having to first brown the meat on the stovetop.
Here's my contribution to Cinco de Mayo! And boy, is it good (the picture would be even prettier if I wouldn't have forgotten the bright, fresh cilantro
