Asian Beef Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. sirloin tips
• 1 cup cooking sake
• 3 tablespoons raw sugar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 3/4 cups tamari or soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light sesame oil or 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil mixed with 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 6 cups fresh salad greens
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
• 1/2 cup fresh sugar snap peas
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Combine the sake, sugar and ginger in a small saucepot. Place over medium heat for two minutes, or until the sugar is just dissolved. Transfer to a dish just large enough to hold the sirloin tips.
2. 2
   Add the soy sauce and fresh chives, then add the sirloin tips. Marinate refrigerated for 3 hours.
3. 3
   To cook, grill or broil until the steak reaches the desired doneness — about 3 to 4 minutes for rare, 5 to 6 minutes for medium and 8 to 10 minutes for well done, depending on the thickness of the tips.
4. 4
   Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving (which leaves you just enough time to toss the salad!).
5. 5
   Combine the vinegar and oil in a large salad bowl. Whisk vigorously to blend. Immediately add the salad greens, radishes and peas. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and toss well.
6. 6
   To serve, either toss in the sliced sirloin tips, or mound the salad into the center of a chilled salad plate and arrange the steak strips over or around the salad. It's your salad, do as you like!