Ying Yang Marinade Recipes

THE LAST 'STAGON (GRILLED FLANK STEAK) WITH YING YANG VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For the steak: Place the steak on a baking sheet or in a dish and rub with garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the steak with some teriyaki sauce. Grill the steak until medium rare, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove the steak from the grill and let sit.
• For the vegetables: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, zucchinis and onions, and saute for 5 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve with the vegetables.

YING YANG MARINADE

Steps:

• For Porkloin: Make several small incisions in the pork loin and stuff the chili peppers into the incisions periodically as you marinate.
• Marinate overnight (or 24 hours for best flavor) being sure to turn the pork loin in the marinade every couple of hours.
• Grill over medium heat (I use a mixture of charcoal and hickory chips) about 30-40 minutes per pound.
• Should yield enough marinade for 2 1lb. loins.

YIN & YANG TOFU SALAD WITH PEANUT-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Peanut-Sesame Dressing: Blend all the ingredients except the cilantro in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the cilantro and blend just until it's finely chopped. (Makes about 1 1/4 cups).
• Gingered Tofu: Drain the tofu and save the containers. Cut into 1-inch wide strips, and pat dry with paper towels. Cover a large baking sheet with more dry paper towels. Place Ihe tofu in a single layer over the towels on the baking sheet and let drain for 2 hours, changing the paper towels after 1 hour.
• Whisk the tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to blend. Pour half of the marinade into the reserved tofu containers. Return the tofu slices to the containers, and pour the remaining marinade over. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat the oven to 400'F. Oil a heavy, rimmed baking sheet with the canola oil. Drain the tofu and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm or cold, or at room temperature. (The tofu will keep for 1 day, covered and refrigerated.).
• Salad: Toss the cabbage, carrots, radish, and green onions in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat (about 1 cup). Mound the salad into 6 plates. Arrange the tofu around the salad and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

YIN-YANG SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and de-vein the prawns, then combine in a bowl with the egg white and cornstarch, adding a pinch of salt.
• In a wok or frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil on a medium heat, stir in the fine beans and scallion, add the soy sauce and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a big plate.
• Heat the remaining oil on a medium heat, add the shrimp and stir-fry until cooked. Add the oyster sauce, Jack Daniels, black pepper, pepper and brown sugar. Stir together quickly.
• Transfer to a separate plate and arrange to resemble the Yin-Yang sign with the fine beans.

YING YANG FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Separate egg yolks and egg whites.
• Combine chicken with sugar, salt, corn starch, and vegetable oil. Set aside.
• Heat wok with 1 tablespoon oil and a sprinkle of salt.
• Add rice and break it apart with spatula as it is being re-heated from standing overnight.
• When it has heated through, add the egg yolk and mix in well until egg is cooked.
• Place rice on serving platter, preferably one with high sides to contain the rice and toppings when done.
• Heat 1/2 teaspoon of oil in wok. Stir fry peas for about 30 seconds, remove and set aside.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in wok. Add shrimp and stir fry about 5 minutes, stirring constantly so the shrimp does not scorch.
• Pour in egg whites and sauce solution of water and corn starch, mix well.
• When it is cooked through, adjust taste with salt, then spoon over one side of the rice to create a Yin Yang symbol with a slight curve in the center of the rice. Rinse out wok and return to heat with 1 teaspoon oil sprinkled with a little salt.
• Add onions and cook for about 1 minute, add sliced chicken and stir well.
• When the chicken is about half cooked, add sliced tomatoes and continue stirring until chicken is done.
• Add ketchup and mix thoroughly. Adjust flavor with a little sugar as desired to balance out the tartness of the tomatoes.
• When done, spoon over the other half of the rice, filling in the curve of the other half.

YIN YANG SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl; mix lemon juice, garlic, rice vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and oil.
• In a large bowl; put your chickpeas, red bell pepper, mango, avocado, and jalapeno.
• Add the marinade to the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!