Steaks with Grilled Asparagus and Tamari Dressing

Ingredients

• Dressing

  • 1/3 cup (70 g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) tamari
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp marinated ginger for sushi, chopped
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Sriracha

• Steaks

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 top sirloin beef medallions, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 Lebanese cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)