Serves 6

Beef satay without the skewers! You can serve this steak with your usual steak side dishes, or it is equally good over a bed of greens tossed in a light Thai vinaigrette or a bit of the peanut sauce.

Asian Marinara Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and minced

1—3 serrano chilies, seeded and minced

1 cup water

1 pound chopped canned tomatoes with the juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chilies and continue cooking 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in the water, tomatoes, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes.