I’m finally home… for a good stretch of time…
For a couple of weeks, at least… Until my sister and mom start demanding that I go visit them in California.
Oh, the trip is already planned… but I’m secretly trying to cancel it.
I’m unplanning the plan. Or is it displanning? Which sounds more correct to you? Or are both incorrect?
Now you know what goes through my mind. Obviously, important stuff!!
And if I’m not thinking of important stuff such as the fate of the English language, I’m thinking of this.
What else… FOOD! Arguably THE most important thing in the universe ever. Actually, there’s no argument there. It is definitely THE very thing that makes the world go round.
Or is it the sun? Or is it love?
I told you I think about important stuff all the time.
Anyway, back to food. The first thing I did as soon as I had time to prepare a home-cooked meal was fire up the grill. ‘Coz nothing can be simpler than throwing a piece of steak on the grill, amirite?
Especially if your husband lends a hand. That’s right, people, let someone else take care of the hot grill. While you stay cool in the kitchen and prepare this Sesame Slaw.
And this Sesame Sauce.
Open Sesame! I guess that’s the password of the day.
Seriously, it’s so nice to make dinner with your husband. Or wife. Or boyfriend. Or girlfriend. Anybody! Having an extra pair of hands in the kitchen is always a plus. Things move a lot faster, which only means you get to eat sooner. Amirite?
As a matter of fact, I didn’t even blink twice before this was put on the table…
And then a couple more blinks later, this was ready…
And since we had a lot more steak, these Koagie (Korean hoagie) Sandwiches were put together next. Also in just several blinks…
Pretty much in just a matter of a dozen blinks of an eye, an entire meal is served. I’m not kidding! You must, must, find those blinks to put together this dinner. So easy… so good… it’s a must-try. This one I’m really proud of.
- ½ medium pear (about ½ cup, any kind of pear), peeled and chopped
- ½ cup beef/chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 teaspoons mirin
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
- Put all ingredients, except for mirin, sesame seeds and oil, in a blender.
- Purée until smooth.
- Pour into a small saucepan and cook on medium high heat.
- Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain sauce, pressing on solids to extract as much as possible.
- Return to heat and continue cooking on medium heat until sauce is slightly reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add mirin, sesame seeds and oil. Stir briefly then remove from heat.
- Serve with grilled steak.
- 3½ cups shredded cabbage
- 1½ cups shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2½ tablespoons sugar or honey
- 3 tablespoon sesame seeds (black or white)
- 1 small garlic bulb, grated
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sesame seed oil
- Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
- Coarsely grind the sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle.
- Add to the rest of the dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended.
- Mix the vegetables (cabbage, carrots, green onions) in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing and toss with a pair of tongs to mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve in lettuce cups or sandwiches.
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Lovely! I’m going to have to tell you that I am absolutely in love with your blue & white plates too. 🙂
Thanks! A $5 find, Josette! They even come with a caddy! Sometimes you get lucky 😀
I love them even more now. 😉
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Welcome back Angie and I think this is absolutely the perfect meal. Love the Asian flavors, love steak, slaw. Well you get the drift I like everything about it, it also looks so pretty!!!
Thanks, Suzanne! And it was so easy to put together! My son absolutely loves the Koagie sandwich. He actually asked for more several times! When I told him it was gone, he was like…aawww…??
I would love a koagie but my waist needs the one in lettuce cups
Good choice!! ?
Looks delicious! Now I am thinking about grilling out!
Do it…do it…?? I mean, it’s such a quick and easy way to cook and your house doesn’t reek and all, you know. Go for it! ?
Plus it is a bazillion degrees out today….:-)
Oh my! This looks amazing, Angie! I was looking at the ingredients in both the sauce and the slaw, and they must taste incredible. What a gourmet meal! Love that it can be done so quickly, too. Definintely saving this recipe. Thank you!
Thanks, Shari! You gotta try it; you won’t be sorry! The sauce is good with pork, too. I tried it with pork tenderloin and it was amazing! ??
First of all…you do realize mom and sister now know you’re trying to unplan your visit? Lol…you outed yourself. 😉
And this meal? Wow! Your time away has served your readers well if it means we too can make this meal in two blinks! Delicious flavors, Angie! Pinning and adding the needed ingredient to my shopping list… Thank you!
The good thing is they don’t always read my blog, and if they do, this is easier than telling them in person, lol. Mom actually called this afternoon and I was like…uhm…let me see if I can find cheap tickets ?? Let me know when you try this, ok?
Lovely Angie – I’m a big fan of slaws and whip up a huge one at least once weekly. But I am in a bit of a slaw rut using the same dressings – so live your inspiration here especially throwing in the sesame seeds!
I love slaws, too! Unfortunately I’m the only one at home. But everybody did like this sesame slaw. Or maybe it was because I served it with grilled steak ?? I hope you’re having fun cohosting!
Thanks Angie! To today’s slaw I added sesame and also radish – thanks for the inspiration! And yes co-hosting was fun ?
Where in California Angie? Don’t you want to get away from that hot muggy midwest weather? I think they would demand you come and come cook for them! This looks delicious.
They’re in Pasadena, Liz. And I think you’re right about me having to cook for them. I’m definitely the better cook. I hope they don’t go thru the comments ? I heard it’s been dry and hot there though.
That’s the way I like my steak, seared on the outside and a little pink on the inside. Panic when I first saw the flames and the steak in the middle! I love slaws of all kinds, unfortunately there are not many members in my family who join me 🙂
Same here with slaws. I’m the only one who likes it at home. But served this way, in a sandwich, even my son asked for seconds! The flame was just there only briefly, lol…but I’m glad I was able to capture it! I’m surprised nobody else has commented on it! ??
I was surprised too! I’m not sure how many people grill or there husbands/partners do all of the work. I have seen a fire like that on charcoal, gas but not on electric which is what I use now. I get an occasional “baby” fire 🙂
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Yah, you’re right, you don’t see flare-ups with electric. This was on gas grill. Not to worry, the husband is quite the grill master ? I think he’s going to grill steaks again later. It’s too hot for me to cook in the kitchen! ?
Angie these have left me wanting some now! ?. I was studying for a new job last night and decided to order Chinese delivery last night. Big mistake, I am left disappointed today (I knew better but I had to feed the kids)
Thanks for the recipe!
Michelle
Hahaha…Michelle! I know the feeling, been there done that myself. Nothing’s better than homecooked meals, right?! But on those busy nights, sigh… Let’s make it up on the weekends! ??
Wow Angie, you’ve outdone yourself, but we’ve come to expect nothing but the best from you :). Love the Asian inspired spices in the steak and heavens above, your pictures have me salivating. Your plating is terrific, as are all your other props. Terrific job, well done! Enjoy your time off before you go back to school, or you’ll be wishing you went to California when the schools open 🙂
Hi, Loretta! Where you been, girl?! Let me guess, traveling? And having too much fun? ?? Good for you! Just don’t forget us, that’s all, lol. Thanks for the compliments; you’re just so sweet! Luv ya! Great to see you here! ??
Angie, you’re spot on…I was out of the country for a bit visiting my family in England, and then a side trip to Portugal. (I took a baking course there and learned how to make the famous Portuguese tarts). I’ve been rather sporadic with my blogging since my return and of course did not blog while I was away. But not to worry, I cannot forget our Fiesta Friday friends, I’ll be back with a vengeance, just you wait! 🙂
Excellent, Loretta! After all you gotta to share the fun with us, and you’ve had so much of it! ?? Looking forward!
The slaw sounds great but oh that sauce! I am off first thing tomorrow morning to get some charcoal, the weatherman says there will be sunshine later this week and I know what I will be making! It just sounds so delicious 🙂 xx
The sauce is the best! I used dark soy sauce for the one pictured here but you don’t have to, regular soy sauce is fine. Let me know what you think! ?
Wonderful recipes, Angie!! We have been grilling up a storm this summer, so this really appeals to me! And I love the Asian flavours you have presented! Yum! 😀
Same here! Everything just gets tossed on the grill. It’s so much easier, right?! I hope you’ll give this a try, Julianna! ?
What a beautiful dish Angie! I just love the char of the grill and this sauce looks amazing. I love slaw and the crunch that it adds to dishes too! Pinning!
Thanks, Julie! Don’t take too long to give this a try. They’re sooo…good!!
whooah! look at that flaming steak! Absolutely love the use of sesame! Yum, yum!
Thanks, Ann! I hope you’ll give it a try! ?
Certainly will, Angie! 🙂
Ohh-la-la! The photos, the steak, the slaw! I love everything. And oh that sauce!! You know that I’d take this with a good cup of white rice! 😛
Yes, you can turn this into a Korean bbq meal, Jhuls. With a bowl of rice and lots of side dishes, yum! ?
Angie, I ‘m full of lunch and this made me hungry!
So now we’re even ‘coz that happens to me, too, every time I go to your site ??
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This is my kind of meal Angie! Love everything about it…the steak, the slaw, the sauce AND the help!! 🙂
Thanks, Linda! I’m actually drooling thinking about it again, lol. I hope you’ll give it a try ?
Just might!! ??
Wow this looks fantastic! Love a flexible meal because sometime I want the carbs sometimes I don’t.
Thanks so much! I’m so glad you like it! ?