Ingredients

  • 1 (1/2 lb) skirt steak
  • 34 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • vegetable oil, for pan
  • 1 head boston lettuce or 1 head other butterhead lettuce, leaves separated
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
  • 12 cup packed mint sprig
  • 12 cup packed basil leaves
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Method

  • Rinse steak and pat dry.
  • Place in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag with 1/2 cup hoisin and the garlic.
  • Seal bag and turn until the steak is coated well.
  • Maintain at room temperature, turning bag occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Lightly oil broil pan.
  • Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade) and place on prepared pan.
  • Broil about 4 inches from the heat, turning once, about 6 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Transfer to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Cut into thin slices.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates and fill with steak, carrots, onions,and herbs.
  • Serve remaining 1/4 cup sauce on the side for dipping.