Korean beef sticks

1. Slice beef into ¼" thick strips, each about 4-5" long.
2. Thread onto bamboo skewers, keeping meat as flat as possible.
3. Arrange skewers in large shallow pan. Blend soy sauce, sesame seed, water, sugar, pepper sauce and garlic, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. Pour mixture evenly over skewers; turn over to coat all sides.
5. Let stand 30 minutes, turning skewers over occasionally.
6. Remove skewers from marinade; place half on flat microwave-safe plate.
7. Microwave on high 30 seconds.
8. Turn skewers over and bring skewers from outside of plate to center.
9. Microwave on high 30 seconds (for rare), or to desired degree of doneness.
10. Repeat procedure with remaining skewers.