This Asian-inspired skirt steak dish hits the spot whenever I crave something savory with a kick of Asian flair. Skirt steak delivers big flavor at a low price, and Shishito peppers bring the perfect balance of crunch and a little heat. Together, they create a mouth-watering, irresistible combo that’s also easy on the wallet. The macros that come along with it will also help fuel your day, packing in plenty of protein and flavor without weighing you down, making it the perfect meal for both your taste buds and your nutrition goals.
Check out the recipe video here to see how easy this is.
You’ll also find yourself wanting to make this rice with EVERYTHING. Adding a few simple ingredients like chopped peanuts and green onions takes this dish to a whole new level!
So whether you’re looking for dinner ideas at the station or something new at home for the family, it’s bound to impress.
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Asian-Inspired Steak & Shishito Peppers
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Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese Five Spice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Rice
- 1 1/2 cup dry rice
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 green onions
Remaining Ingredients
- 16 oz Shishito peppers
- 2.5 lbs skirt steak
- 2 Serrano peppers
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Mise En Place
- Slice 16 oz Shishito peppers into 1/2 inch rounds
- Slice 2.5 lbs skirt steak against the grain in 1/2 inch strips
- Chop 2 Serrano peppers into thin slices
- Chop 3 green onions
- Chop 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- Grate 3 cloves garlic
- Grate 1 inch piece of ginger
Make The Sauce
- Add the grated ginger, grated garlic, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup oyster sauce, 2 tbsp Chinese Five Spice, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch to a bowl
- Whisk together until well combined and then set aside
Make The Rice
- Cook the rice per instructions on the package
- Use chicken broth instead of water for more protein and the best flavor!
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the chopped peanuts, green onions, and a pinch of salt
Time to Cook
- In a fry pan over medium-high heat, sear the steak strips
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Once the steak is almost done cooking, toss in the Shishito pepper rounds and saute for 3 minutes
- Add the sauce and simmer until the sauce thickens
Assemble
- After plating your rice, steak and Shishito peppers, top with the sliced Serrano peppers and some sesame seeds
