Grilled flank steak, mandarin style

Flank steak (or skirt or sirloin) prepared with a Chinese twist. (Works well with pork or chicken, too).

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  flank steak, trimmed (skirt or sirloin can be used)

• Marinade

• 2 -3  cloves garlic, minced
• 2 -3  slices  fresh gingerroot, minced
• 2 -3  scallions, chopped
• 2 -3  teaspoons light soy sauce (or Kikkoman)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon dry sherry
•  salt
•  pepper
•  hot sauce or   hot pepper flakes
• 1 -2  teaspoon vinegar (optional)

Directions

1. Works well with chicken or pork too.
2. Score the steak by making Xs with a sharp knife.
3. Marinate at least 3 hours.
4. (I usually prepare it the night before I use it).
5. Grill (or broil) to the desired degree of doneness.
6. Slice and serve with potatoes or rice and a salad.
7. Hint: when using flank or skirt steak make sure you slice AGAINST THE GRAIN or it will be too tough to eat!