Vietnamese Style Grilled Steak With Noodles

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This is a great summertime steak dish for 2 with a lot of pantry items mixed with fresh that has been adapted from gourmet and become a favorite of ours. if i have time i double the sauce and quickly marinate the steak in it. it is quick & easy and also lends great leftovers.

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Steps

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In a kettle of boiling salted water boil the capellini until it is just tender and drain it in a colander.

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Rinse the capellini under cold water and drain it well.

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While the noodles are boiling , in a blender blend the vinegar , 1 tablespoon water , the soy sauce , the garlic , the sugar , the red pepper flakes , the salt , and the anchovy paste until the sauce is smooth.

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In a bowl toss the noodles with the sauce and the shredded mint.

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Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until it is hot and in it grill the steaks , patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper , for 3 to 4 minutes on each side , or until they are springy to the touch , for medium-rare meat.

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Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let them stand for 5 minutes.

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Cut the steaks into thin slices.

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Divide the noodles between 2 plates , mounding them , arrange the slices of steak on them , and surround the noodles with the cucumber and the bell pepper.

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Garnish each serving with a mint spr.

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Ingredients

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capellini, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic cloves, sugar, hot red pepper flakes, salt, anchovy paste, fresh mint leaves, flank steaks, cucumber, red bell pepper