Japanese Steak Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, trimmed
16 asparagus spears, 8 long, trimmed 16 scallion pieces 8 long trimmed
6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 teapsoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

Slice flank steak across the grain into 16 strips, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
Pound each to about 1/8\" thick and season with salt and pepper.
Place one asparagus spear and one scallion spear across the short end of a strip of beef.
Roll beef around vegetables and secure with a toothpick.
Place on a shallow baking pan in a single layer; roll remaining beef and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients, pour over beef, and marinate 10 minutes.
Broil steak rolls 5 minutes.
Remove from pan, tent with foil to keep warm, and strain marinade into a small saucepan.
Remove toothpicks from steak rolls before serving.
Boil marinade until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
Spoon glaze over each serving.
Serve with rice.