Now that we’re a couple of weeks into June, I’ve officially gotten into the groove of fresh summer cooking and grilling! This season, more than ever, I have so many ideas!! One of my current favorites is grilling with skirt or flank steaks. I love these cuts because when it comes to steak, they’re the most affordable and require the least amount of stress/hassle to cook. You can’t really mess them up as long as you have the right seasoning! I’ve made lemon steak, tacos, skewers, and an Asian-inspired steak bowl that’s become a staple. I’ve been making a variation of these for what feels like forever. I always use rice or rice noodles as my base. The dressing is simple, with lots of lime, honey, and fish sauce for the most amazing flavor. The rest of the bowl contains the freshest cucumber salad, sweet/spicy mango, and lots of fresh herbs, honestly, whatever you have growing is perfect to use!
Step 1: start with the dressing Lime juice, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, freshly grated ginger, some pickled ginger juice, honey, and chili flakes. Mix everything together and shake it up to combine. The fish sauce may make the bowls smell a little funky, but the flavor is delicious. A wonderful mix of salty/sweet/spicy/tangy. Step 2: grill the steak Now, mix the steak with tamari or soy sauce, add some dressing, and grill the steak. You should grill the steak until you see some nice char marks, then continue to cook until you reach your desired doneness. I do 5 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of my steak. We like our steak medium rare, but again, cook the steak to your desired doneness. Step 3: allow the steak to rest Allow the steak to rest before you slice. Letting the steak rest locks in the juices and flavors within the steak. Do not skip this.
Step 4: start assembling First, toss the cucumbers with pickled sushi-style dressing and a few tablespoons of dressing. Then toss the mango with lime juice, chopped herbs, and chili flakes. It’s hard to beat a sweet mango with fresh herbs, citrus, and spice. YUM! Step 5: complete the bowl Now, take some rice, or rice noodles, and divide them between bowls. Add slices of steak, avocado, mango, and cucumber. Finish with peanuts and dressing, then add more herbs. These bowls come together quickly and have so much flavor, and I really appreciate all the color. The best kind of recipe!
Looking for other quick weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites: Chili Crisp Chicken Mango Cucumber Rice Bowl 30 Minute Caramelized Shallot Beef Ramen Noodles Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper Coconut Popcorn Chicken with Sweet Thai Chili Lime Sauce 30 Minute Sticky Thai Meatballs with Sesame Noodles Better Than Takeout Sweet Thai Basil Chicken Spicy Chipotle Honey Salmon Bowls Lastly, if you make these 25 Minute Ginger Steak Cucumber Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
