Flank Steak With Wasabi Rub - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
For the Wasabi Rub
1 tablespoon white peppercorns
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon star anise, crushed
1 teaspoon wasabi powder
4 teaspoons water
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin

Preparation

Combine peppers, mustard, five spice powder, and anise in a spice mill.
Grind to a coarse powder.
In a small bowl, stir the water into the wasabi until smooth, adding a few drops of water if necessary.
Let stand uncovered for 15 minutes.
Combine the spice mix, wasabi, sake, soy sauce, and mirin.
Makes about 1 cup marinade.
Score flank steak on both sides and place in a large freezer bag.
Pour enough of the marinade over the flank steak to coat.
Refrigerate overnight.
Grill, brushing with additional marinade as the flank cooks.