Grill Steak, Grab Pancake

Spring onion pancakes, which are crepe-like in texture, are perfect for stuffing with grilled meats and vegetables. They are found in the freezer section of Asian markets.

For this dinner, grill the meat and the pancakes, then have diners assemble the pancakes at the table.

Fresh pea sprouts, also sold at Asian markets, make an ideal garnish. Buy some almond cookies and you have dessert.

Platter from Crate & Barrel stores.

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Hoisin-Marinated Steak in Spring Onion Pancakes

Active Work and Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes

For a spicier sauce for dipping, add a teaspoon of hot Chinese mustard to the reserved marinade.

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger root

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick

1 tablespoon oil

2 large red bell peppers, cut into long, thin slices

4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 (10 1/2-ounce) package spring onion pancakes, thawed

3 cups fresh pea sprouts, rinsed and dried, for serving

Heat the grill or a stovetop grill pan over high heat.

Combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a bowl. Coat both sides of the steak with 1/4 cup of the marinade and place the rest in a serving bowl.

Grill the steak until medium-rare or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees, about 5 minutes each side. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice the steak into very thin pieces.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bell peppers and onions until soft and the green onions start to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and place on a serving plate.

Place the pancakes on the grill. Turn after they’ve puffed, about 1 minute, and cook until the pancakes soften and show golden grill marks. (If you over-grill them, they will dry out and crack when rolling.) Stack the pancakes on a serving plate.

At the table, have each person brush the surface of a pancake with the reserved marinade, then place several strips of steak so that they overlap down the center of the pancake. Spread the bell peppers and green onions on top, followed by a handful of pea sprouts so that they hang out the ends. Tightly roll up the pancake and cut in half on the diagonal. Any remaining marinade can be used as a dipping sauce.

4 servings. Each serving: 716 calories; 995 mg sodium; 115 mg cholesterol; 26 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 76 grams carbohydrates; 51 grams protein; 1.73 grams fiber.

MENU

Mixed Green Salad

Hoisin-Marinated Steak in Spring Onion Pancakes

Almond Cookies

SHOPPING LIST

Almond cookies

Fresh ginger root

Green onions

Hoisin sauce

Hot Chinese mustard, optional

Fresh pea sprouts

Red bell peppers

Salad greens

Spring onion pancakes

1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak

STAPLES

Brown sugar

Garlic

Lemon

Oil

Soy sauce

GAME PLAN

30 minutes before: Heat grill. Marinate steak. Cut up peppers and onions.

20 minutes before: Grill steak. Cook vegetables.

10 minutes before: Slice steak. Grill pancakes. Set table for assembly.