Asian-Marinated Flank Steak

October 27, 2010 at 3:30 pm (Asian, dark sesame oil, flank steak, fresh ginger, garlic, grill, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, Main Dish, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, stovetop, vegetable cooking spray)

The warmth of nutmeg helps round out the sweet, salty and tangy marinade. Try it with grass-fed flank steak, if available. Serve this dish with steamed sugar snap peas and rice or soba noodles.

Serves 4.

3 T hoisin sauce
2 T water
2 T rice vinegar
1 T low-sodium soy sauce
2 t grated peeled fresh ginger
1 t dark sesame oil
1/4 t freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 t crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1 lb) flank steak, trimmed
Cooking spray
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1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 C hoisin mixture; spoon remaining mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove steak from bag, discard marinade.

2. Prepare grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

3. Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with reserved 1/4 C sauce.

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Asian Snap Pea Salad with Sesame-Orange Dressing

July 24, 2010 at 12:14 pm (baby spinach, brown sugar, canola oil, carrots, dark sesame oil, hot chile sauce (Sriracha), kosher salt, light soy sauce, oranges, red bell peppers, rice vinegar, Salad, scallions, sesame seeds, stovetop, sugar snap peas)

Vitamin C from the orange juice, bell pepper and peas helps your body absorb iron in this salad. Serve with stir-fried chicken breast and brown rice or buckwheat noodles to complement the nutrient-rich package.

Serves 6.

Dressing:
1 large orange
1 T rice vinegar
2 t low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 t dark sesame oil
1 t brown sugar
1 t hot chile sauce (such as Sriracha)
Salad:
2 t canola oil
1 1/2 C thinly sliced red bell pepper
3/4 C thinly sliced carrot
12 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 C diagonally cut green onions
6-oz pkg fresh baby spinach
1 t sesame seeds, toasted
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1. To prepare dressing, grate 1 t rind; squeeze 1/3 C juice from orange over a bowl. Set rind aside. Combine juice, vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through chile sauce) in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

2. To prepare salad, heat 2 t canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and carrot to pan; saute 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add reserved orange rind, sugar snap peas and salt to pan; saute 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer pea mixture to a large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and spinach. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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Peking Fish

June 4, 2009 at 8:05 am (Asian, broccoli, carrots, chili oil, cornstarch, dry sherry, fresh ginger, garlic, halibut fillets, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, Main Dish, Quick Dishes, red bell peppers, red onion, seasoned rice vinegar, stovetop, vegetable cooking spray, vegetable oil, yellow bell pepper)

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:4 servings

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lb halibut fillets (1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons dry sherry or water
1 teaspoon chili or vegetable oil
1 lb broccoli, cut into florets and 2×1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
3 small carrots, sliced
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons water
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1. Mix 1/2 cup water, the hoisin sauce, garlic, gingerroot, soy sauce, vinegar and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.

2. Cut fish into 3/4-inch pieces. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch and the sherry in medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in fish until coated.

3. Spray nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add fish; stir-fry about 2 1/2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove fish from wok.

4. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil to wok. Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, onion and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender (add water if necessary to prevent sticking).

5. Stir in hoisin sauce mixture; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in fish; heat through.

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Cashew Chicken and Broccoli

June 4, 2009 at 7:54 am (Asian, boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli florets, canola oil, cashews, chicken broth, cooked brown rice, cornstarch, fresh ginger, frozen sugar snap peas, granulated sugar, light soy sauce, Main Dish, Quick Dishes, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, scallions, stovetop)

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:30 min
makes:4 servings

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 medium green onions, sliced
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup salted roasted cashew halves and pieces
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1. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and gingerroot; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken begins to brown.

2. Add broccoli, 1/2 cup of the broth and the pepper flakes. Cover; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring once. Add peas; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer, stirring once, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

3. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth, the soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar; stir into chicken mixture. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cashews.

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