This festive, busy time of year deserves a special dinner, but one that only takes minutes to make. This glazed steak is a great way to usher in the new year. Garlic, honey and fresh ginger give this steak a hint of Asian flavor. Sauteed golden potatoes make an easy side dish.
Complete the meal by opening a bag of ready-to-eat salad and adding some croutons and low-fat dressing.
Sesame oil is expressed from sesame seeds. It has a nutty flavor. I like to use toasted sesame oil. It has a deeper flavor. It's available in most supermarkets.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: This zingy steak cries out for a zingy, spicy red zinfandel.
Helpful Hints:
_ Regular sesame oil or canola oil can be used.
_ The cooking time is for a 1-inch thick steak. Cook 2 minutes longer for 1 {-inch thick or less for thinner steak.
_ Any type of quick-cooking steak can be used such as skirt, flank or rib-eye.
_ Red potatoes can be substituted for golden potatoes.
Countdown:
_ Start potatoes boiling.
_ Make steak
_ Finish potatoes.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: } pound strip steak, 1 small piece fresh ginger, 1 small bottle low-salt soy sauce, 1 small bottle toasted sesame oil and } pound gold or yellow potatoes
Staples: garlic, honey, fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth, salt and black peppercorns.
