Grilled Steak With Black Mushrooms

Recipe Instructions Score the beef lightly on each side with shallow criss-cross marks. Combine the marinade ingredients in a sealable plastic bag. Add the beef, seal the bag, and turn it a couple of times to evenly coat the meat. Refrigerate overnight. If using dried mushrooms, soak them in warm water to cover for 30 minutes; drain. Cut off and discard the stems and thinly slice the caps. (Fresh mushrooms can be sliced stem and all.) Set aside. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Lift the beef from the marinade and grill it on a lightly greased grill over a solid bed of low-glowing coals for 4 minutes. Turn and continue to cook until it is done to your liking, 4 more minutes for medium-rare. While the steak cooks, melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens. Carve the steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices and top with the mushroom sauce. This recipe yields 4 servings. Variation: The steak can also be broiled 2 inches from the heat, or cooked in a ridged grilling pan.