Ingredients

1. 3 boneless beef Top Loin (Strip) steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)

Marinade:
1. 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2. 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
3. 2 tablespoons minced garlic
4. 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
5. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
6. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Wasabi Cucumbers:
1. 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
2. 1 teaspoon pomegranate juice
3. 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced *English or hothouse cucumbers are often sold wrapped in plastic. They have almost no seeds and thin, edible skins. Three cups sliced, regular cucumber may be substituted.

Gingered Carrots:
1. 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2. 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
3. 2 cups packaged matchstick carrots

Garnish:
1. 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds *To toast sesame seeds, cook them in an ungreased skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
2. 1 medium avocado, diced
3. 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds *Packaged fresh pomegranate seeds (also called arils) are available in the produce section of some supermarkets.