Japanese Beef Steak Salad With Sesame Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)
• 3 cups napa cabbage, sliced
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cooked rice, hot
• 24 pea pods, blanched

Marinade or Dressing

• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   Combine sherry, soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce and ginger in small bowl.

2. 2

   Place beef steak and 1/3 cup marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning once.

3. 3

   For dressing, add 1/4 cup water, green onion, sugar and sesame oil to remaining marinade; mix well.

4. 4

   Remove steak; discard marinade.

5. 5

   Place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 3 to 4 inches from heat.

6. 6

   Broil 16 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Carve steak.

8. 8

   Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrot and radishes; divide among 4 plates.

9. 9

   Arrange cucumber, rice, pea pods and beef on salads.

10. 10

    Serve with dressing.