Thai Beef Ribbons

Yield: 15 appetizer servings, 2 ribbons each

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef flank steak
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seed, toasted

Instructions

1. Soak thirty 6 inch bamboo skewers.
2. Combine teriyaki sauce, ginger root, oil, garlic and red pepper.
3. Cut steak across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices; place slices in plastic bag.
4. Pour marinade over steak, turning to coat. Tie bag securely and marinate 15 minutes.
5. Pour off marinade. Thread each slice onto a bamboo skewer.
6. Place ribbons on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat.
7. Broil 2 minutes on each side.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition

Per 2 ribbons: 64 calories