Bamboo skewers soaked in water
2 lbs. beef tenderloin
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
2 Tbs. mirin (or sweet white wine if it's not available)
1 tsp. salt
4 scallions, green tops cut into 2-inch lengths
1 red or yellow bell pepper cut into matchsticks
1/2 medium-sized jicama, cut into matchsticks
1 tsp. sesame oil
Instructions:
Cut tenderloin into thin, 1/4-inch strips, trimming off all fat.
Pound out slices, maintaining the rectangular shape, until they are approximately 1/8" thick.
Whisk together soy sauce, sugar, salt and mirin until dissolved.
Dip slice of steak in soy mixture then place a piece of scallion, pepper and jicama on top. Roll tightly and skewer through center.
Grill or broil, over or under medium-high heat, basting with sauce, for 3 or 4 minutes.
Cut each roll in 2 or 3 pieces and skewer with toothpick. Serve warm or room temperature.
