How to...make perfect steak and chips with Rowley Leigh

Synopsis

Rowley Leigh emphasizes that the most important thing about cooking steaks is to buy good meat, specifically mentioning beautiful fit with ice steaks that are flavorful and fatty. He begins by salting the chips and steaming them for about 15 minutes. When cooking the steaks, he ensures they are at room temperature and renders fat in the pan to create a film. Leigh prepares a chimichurri sauce with garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. He stresses the importance of cooking the steak to a nice rare, taking about three minutes per side. He recalls advice from his old boss about the sound of chips, indicating that they should have a nice crisp rustle. Finally, he deglazes the pan with wine to enhance the chimichurri sauce, showcasing the flavors of Italy in his dish.