3 hot chinese bean dressing Recipes

flank steak (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lbs.), soy sauce, divided, vegetable oil, reduced-sodium chicken broth, rinsed and drained salted fermented black beans (see notes ), dry sherry, minced fresh ginger, rice vinegar, cornstarch blended smoothly with 2 tbsp. water, light brown sugar, salted peanuts, leaves romaine lettuce, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions , including tops, cilantro leaves

noodles , such as linguine, cooked until just tender, rinsed under cold water, drained, and tossed with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, carrots, peeled and grated, english (seedless ) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, shredded, and squeezed dry, bean sprouts, rinsed and drained, red bell pepper, cored, seeded , and cut into thin strings (about 1 cup), sliced cooked chicken (cut into thin strips), minced scallion greens, chinese peanut dressing, thick slice fresh ginger, peeled and sliced in half, garlic, peeled, hot chile paste, or more to taste, smooth peanut butter , or more if necessary, soy sauce, sugar, chinese black vinegar or worcestershire sauce, toasted sesame oil, chinese chicken broth or water, or more if necessary