Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1/4 teaspoon, sugar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 12 ounces flap steak, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Leaf lettuces, for garnish
- Thinly sliced onion, for garnish
- Sliced tomatoes, for garnish
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
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Nutritional Information
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
1009 calories; 92 grams fat; 27 grams saturated fat; 2 grams trans fat; 44 grams monounsaturated fat; 15 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 36 grams protein; 171 milligrams cholesterol; 1433 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data. -
Serves 2
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce and stir until the sugar dissolves. Toss in the beef. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the lime-pepper dipping sauce by combining the remaining 1/4 teaspoon sugar, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lime juice and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Taste and add more water if the sauce is too tart. Set aside.
- Prepare a serving plate by covering it with a generous layer of leaf lettuce, onions and tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with salt.
- Heat the oil in a wok on over high heat until the oil smokes slightly. Add the butter, and stir just until the butter melts. Add the beef, and stir in a circular motion. Simultaneously use the back of a metal spatula to press the meat against the sides of the wok to char. Cook until the meat is browned but still lightly pink in the middle, about 7 minutes. (Avoid having the meat simply boil in the liquid fat.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to the prepared serving plate. Serve immediately with the lime-pepper dipping sauce.
- Flap steak is a chewy, flavorful cut of beef similar to skirt or flank steak. Saigon Kitchen favors Ponlin, a Chinese soy sauce with a mild flavor and a lighter hue that does not discolor the meat.
45 minutes
Dining and Cooking