Grilled, Korean-Style Steaks With Spicy Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 4 1/2 lbs boneless beef top loin strip steaks, 1-inch-thick
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (including roots and stems)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced seeded fresh habanero (optional) or minced seeded fresh serrano chili (optional)
• 1 fresh hot red chili pepper, chopped (optional, 4-inch-long)

Directions

1. 1

   Stir together 3/4 cup soy sauce, Sherry, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish until sugar is dissolved, then add steaks, turning to coat. Marinate steaks, turning once, 1 hour.

2. 2

   Prepare grill for cooking.

3. 3

   Stir together cilantro, vegetable oil, lime juice, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and chile if using.

4. 4

   When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill steaks on a lightly oiled rack 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let steaks stand on a cutting board 5 minutes, then top with some sauce and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.

5. 5

   Serve remaining sauce on the side.