Lucky beef from A Splash of Soy: Everyday Food from Asia (page 86) by Lara Lee

  • five-spice powder
    This classic Chinese five spice mix unites the five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. Based on the traditional philosophy of balancing yin and yang, Chinese five spice complements fatty meats like pork belly, goose, and duck. (The Spice House) Buy Now
  • soy sauce
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  • Serves : 4

  • EYB Comments

    Allow to marinate overnight if possible. Can substitute apple cider vinegar for rice wine vinegar.

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    Allow to marinate overnight if possible. Can substitute apple cider vinegar for rice wine vinegar.

  • DFarnham on August 08, 2024

    Even though the steak had a solid 24 hour marination, the end result wasn't as flavorful as one would expect. I have other recipes that have a similar profile that we like better so probably won't repeat this one.

  • tarae1204 on July 06, 2023

    This recipe is an easy riff on a soy sauce-based steak marinade, with the fun addition of Chinese five-spice powder. The recipe calls for flank steak but lists other recommended substitute cuts. The recipe worked well as written. I was generous with my 3/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder and found the flavor quite strong; next time I'll keep it more exact.

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