Name: Steak and Soba Stir-Fry
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 8 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles) or spaghettini; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounces skirt or flank steak; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions, whites and greens separated, chopped; 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger; 2 heads baby bok choy, quartered; 1 medium carrot, peeled, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

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Steak and Soba Stir-FryPhoto by Brian W. Ferry

We like skirt steak because it's a tasty and affordable cut. Slice it thinly so it's tender.

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