Steak, Flank ~ Ponzu Marinated and Asparagus Wrapped

By Snook

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound flank steak
• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 5 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 6 tablespoons ponzu soy sauce
• salt
• pepper
• sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the meat very thinly across the grain. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper and place in a bowl. Combine garlic, ginger, 3 tablespoons sesame oil, fish sauce, and ponzu in a bowl and whisk. Pour ¾ of the marinade over the meat. Reserve the rest of the marinade. Let marinate for 1 hour. Cut the asparagus into thirds or in half depending on how long it is; season with salt and pepper. Grill for just a couple of minutes on medium high on the stove top with a little sesame oil; just til you get a little char. Wrap 2 pieces of asparagus in the thinly sliced flank steak. Try to wrap the meat so that it is not overlapping. Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat with 1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Once heated, add the steak to the pan. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes per side. You may have to work in batches. Once cooked, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with the reserved marinade.