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Jul 14 2026

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Flank Steak Recipe

Name: Takashis Flank Steak Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound Flank steak; 3 tablespoons Soy sauce; 2 to taste Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon Sesame oil; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups Fresh basil leaves; 1 cup Cilantro leaves; 1 cup Peanuts, toasted; 3 tablespoons Lime juice; 1 to taste Garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 pound Green beans, trimmed; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 cup Cornstarch; 1 cup Cold water; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Inspired by Takashi

Time1h

Serves4

tender flank steak served with asian pesto and tempura green beans

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Ingredients

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Flank Steak

1 pound Flank steak

3 tablespoons Aged soy sauce

2 to taste Garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil

1 tsp black pepper

Asian Pesto

2 cups Fresh basil leaves

1 cup Cilantro leaves

1 cup Peanuts, toasted

3 tablespoons ReaLime juice

1 to taste Garlic cloves, minced

1 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Tempura Green Beans

1 pound Green beans, trimmed

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 cup Cold water

1 teaspoon Baking powder

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Method

Prepare Flank Steak

Marinate the Steak

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add the flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Steak

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated flank steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare Asian Pesto

Make the Pesto

In a food processor, combine basil, cilantro, toasted peanuts, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped, then gradually drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.

Prepare Tempura Green Beans

Make Tempura Batter

In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add cold water and stir until just combined.

Fry Green Beans

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Dip each green bean in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.