Cookwith - Bravo Filet Mignon with Kimchi Compound Butter & Crispy Cheesy Egg Clouds

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) filet mignon steaks, at room temperature
• 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup grated aged cheddar (or Gruyère), divided
• 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp finely chopped napa cabbage kimchi (drained, no fish sauce or seafood ingredients)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped scallion greens
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes; optional, for heat)
• Fresh chives, for garnish