Asian Grilled Flank Steak With Sesame Seeds Recipes

SESAME FLANK STEAKS WITH GRILLED GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Place steaks in shallow nonreactive dish, which will hold them comfortably in a single layer.
• In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce and 6 tablespoons of the sesame oil.
• Pour marinade over the meat.
• Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning several times.
• When ready to cook, lightly oil grill rack and arrange 5 inches from heat source.
• Cut off root ends and all but 4 inches from green stems of green onions.
• Place onions in shallow dish and brush all over with remaining 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil.
• Set aside.
• When grill is hot, remove steaks from marinade.
• Lightly pat dry with paper towels.
• Place steaks on grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• When done, place on platter and cover lossely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
• Grill green onions, turning them until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes.
• To serve, slice meat diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Arrange meat and grilled onions on serving platter and season with salt to taste.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Note: To toast sesame seeds, place them in medium skillet over medium heat.
• Toast, stirring, until seeds are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove and cool.

KOREAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil.
• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
• Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board and drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce, then let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with remaining sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.