Flank Steak With Wasabi Rub

Submitted by Normaone

"This is a yummy marinade that would be equally terrific on chicken or pork tenderloin."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs flank steaks

• For the Wasabi Rub

• 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon star anise, crushed
• 1 teaspoon wasabi powder
• 4 teaspoons water
• 1⁄4 cup sake
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup mirin

directions

1. Combine peppers, mustard, five spice powder, and anise in a spice mill.
2. Grind to a coarse powder.
3. In a small bowl, stir the water into the wasabi until smooth, adding a few drops of water if necessary.
4. Let stand uncovered for 15 minutes.
5. Combine the spice mix, wasabi, sake, soy sauce, and mirin.
6. Makes about 1 cup marinade.
7. Score flank steak on both sides and place in a large freezer bag.
8. Pour enough of the marinade over the flank steak to coat.
9. Refrigerate overnight.
10. Grill, brushing with additional marinade as the flank cooks.