Drunken Steak

By lorik

Ingredients

• 1 cup light rum
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 scallion, minced
• 1 flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds), scored on both sides at 1 1/2-inch intervals

Preparation

Step 1

1. Using a sharp knife, lightly score both sides of the steak at 1 1/2-inch intervals. This allows the marinade to flavor the meat more deeply.

2. The marinade’s sugar content (from the alcohol and the sugar) encourages a crust to form on the steak when it’s grilled.

3. Patting the steak dry before cooking further facilitates the formation of the crust.