Name: Coffee-rubbed rib-eye with straw fries
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tsp ground instant coffee; 2 tsp mustard powder; 2 tbsp salt flakes; 1 tbsp coarsely ground pepper; 4 x 250g rib-eye steaks; 800g potatoes,peeled; vegetable to shallow fry; 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; watercress,to serve; lemon cheeks,to serve

The coffee rub adds flavour and tenderness to these rib-eye steaks,served with straw fries.James Moffatt

easyTime:<30 minsServes:4

Coffee-mustard rub adds flavour to the steaks and helps to tenderise them for this bistro-at-home dish. Shredding the potatoes with a julienne peeler is an easy way to create fast and crunchy fries at home.

Ingredients

2 tsp ground instant coffee
2 tsp mustard powder
2 tbsp salt flakes
1 tbsp coarsely ground pepper
4 x 250g rib-eye steaks
800g potatoes,peeled
vegetable to shallow fry
1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
watercress,to serve
lemon cheeks,to serve

Method

Step1
Combine the mustard powder,salt,coffee and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve half and sprinkle the rest over both sides of the steaks. Set aside at room temperature to marinate.
Step2
Meanwhile,use a julienne peeler to shred the potatoes into thin strips. Heat 10cm of oil in a large saucepan over high heat until it reaches 180C on a deep-frying thermometer.
Step3
In batches,cook potatoes for 3-4 minutes,or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat with the remaining potatoes,then season them with salt and sprinkle with parsley.
Step4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the steaks and cook for 8-10 minutes,turning halfway through for medium. Set aside to rest.
Step5
Serve the steaks with the extra coffee-mustard seasoning,fries,watercress and lemon wedges.