Ginger Beef and Leeks
Serves 4
 

• 1 pound flank steak, sliced on the bias against the grain, 1/4-inch thick
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 large leeks, white part only, julienned
• 1 red jalapeno, stemmed, minced, seeds and all
• 1/4 cup ginger syrup
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Steamed white rice to serve

In a large bowl, marinate the flank steak, garlic, naturally brewed soy sauce and sesame oil. In a wok or sauté pan coated lightly with oil on medium-high heat, add meat, season and brown well, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and add 1 tablespoon of oil and still on high heat, add the leeks and jalapenos, season. Add back the beef with the ginger syrup. Check again for flavor. Serve family style with white rice.