Name: Miso Sesame Grilled Blade Steaks
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons miso; 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 1 1/2 pounds (1/2-inch-thick) blade steaks

Miso Sesame Grilled Blade SteaksRomulo Yanes

The Japanese flavors at work here are a great way to add stylishness and exoticism to an inexpensive cut. And the whole thing really sings when you pair it with the <epi recipelink="" id="350696">Napa cabbage slaw</epi>.

Cooks' note:

Steaks can be cooked in a hot oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium heat.

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