2 teaspoons anise seeds, crushed |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons white pepper |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon olive oil |
4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks (about 1 inch thick) |
4 cups trimmed watercress or spinach (about 2 bunches) |
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion |
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce |
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger |
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil |
2 teaspoons water |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted |