Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
2. 1/4 cup mirin
3. 1/4 cup soy sauce
4. 1/4 cup Asian sesame oil
5. 2 tablespoons honey
6. 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
7. 2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger, finely chopped
8. 2 scallions, white part only, chopped
9. 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
10. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
11. Vegetable oil, for the grill
12. Cucumber Relish
13. Peanut Dipping Sauce

Directions

1. Cut the flank steak across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Thread the meat onto 8-inch bamboo skewers and arrange the skewers side by side on a large platter.
2. Combine the mirin, soy, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, scallions, five-spice powder and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the skewers and turn to coat. Let the beef marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
3. Light a grill. Place the grate 6 to 8 inches from the heat source. Lightly brush the grate with oil. Arrange the skewers on the grate and grill over high heat, turning once, until sizzling and nicely browned all over, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the skewers to a large platter and serve hot with Cucumber Relish and Peanut Dipping Sauce.

Make Ahead

The marinade can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.