Listener James Bjorkman of Newport sent us this recipe. His is unique because he uses peanut butter which helps to make the sauce smooth and creamy. He also uses a "Gengis Khan" griddle, also called a "reverse wok." Try his "secret ingredient"- peanut butter-in other dark meat sauces, for instance for teriyaki or sukiyaki sauces.

  •   1 pound lean sirloin steak, slightly frozen, and sliced thin
  •   2 tablespoons soy sauce
  •   2 tablespoons corn starch
  •   1 1/2 tablespoons oil (Crisco)
  •   2 teaspoons sugar
  •   1/4 teaspoon pepper

Mix the above together and chill for at least I hour. Then in a hot wok or saucepan heat and stir the following:

  •   1 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (Jif)
  •   1 clove of garlic (or more to taste), minced or pressed
  •   2 teaspoons ground ginger
  •   2 green onions with tops (or more), halved and sliced lengthwise
  •   3 tablespoons soy sauce

Then add the meat and marinade and cook until done. Serve with rice or Chinese noodles.

For a fun time, cook this recipe on the tabletop using a hot plate and a Genghis Khan griddle. Follow the above recipe and after the meat has