1 tsp finely chopped garlic

4 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger

1 c soy sauce

1/4 c catsup

1/4 c sugar

1/2 c vinegar

3/4 c water

1 tbs cornstarch

2 tbs water

steak to serve 4

combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, catsup, sugar, vinegar and 3/4 cup water in a saucepan. cover and simmer 30 minutes. dissolve cornstarch in 2 tbs water and add to sauce. cook and stir until sauce thickens. cool. makes 1 2/3 cups.

marinate steaks in refrigerator, covered, in sauce for 24 hours or longer, turning now and then. when ready to cook, drain steaks and broil to desired tenderness.