Mala Glass Noodle Salad with Steak, Smashed Cucumbers, and Egg Ribbons – Pete & Gerry's

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Chinese or Korean coarse chili flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, microplaned or minced
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup high smoke point neutral oil
• 2 teaspoons pink Sichuan pepper
• 2 whole star anise
• 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 ounces uncooked glass noodles (see notes)
• 2 Persian cucumbers
• 8 ounces sirloin steak, uncooked
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon neutral oil
• 3 large Pete & Gerry's eggs
• 1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• Cilantro, for garnish
• Microgreens, for garnish, optional