Mongolian Meat Sticks

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

Recipe

• 1 slice steak diagonally across grain into 1/8 inch thick strips. place in a large heavy-duty. zip lock plastic bag. set aside.
• 2 combine hoisin sauce and remaining 8 ingredients; stir well. pour marinade over steak; seal bag securely. marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning occasionally. meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent them from burning.
• 3 thread steak onto 32 (6-inch) wooden skewers, discarding marinade. broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 2-3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. you can dress these skewers up by adding toasted sesame seeds and presenting them with roasted chopped scallions. if preferred, serve with a sauce of your choice.