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Yakiniku

Yakiniku (Japanese Grilled Meat)

Yakiniku offers tender, marinated beef grilled to perfection, delivering rich, savoury flavors. Ingredients include thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g beef ribeye, short rib, or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper cut into strips
  • 100 g mushrooms shiitake or enoki
  • 100 g zucchini sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp gochujang Korean chili paste or miso paste for mild heat
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • To begin, in a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. This marinade will infuse the meat with a deep, savoury flavour.
  • Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.
  • While the meat marinates, prepare the vegetables. Slice the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a platter for easy grilling.
  • Prepare the grilling sauce by mixing soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang (or miso) in a small bowl. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Set the sauce aside for serving later.
  • Heat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. If using an electric or table top grill, preheat to around 200°C (390°F). For a more traditional experience, a charcoal grill can be used, which adds a smoky depth to the flavour.
  • Begin grilling the marinated beef slices. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until the meat is nicely caramelized and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the thin slices, as they cook quickly. For best results, grill in small batches to ensure even cooking.
  • Grill the vegetables alongside the meat. The onions should be soft and slightly charred, while the peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini should be tender yet retain some bite. Use a light oil spray if the vegetables begin to stick to the grill.
  • Serve the grilled beef and vegetables with the dipping sauce on the side. Garnish the meat with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavour. Pair the dish with steamed rice, pickled vegetables, or kimchi for a full, balanced meal. Encourage diners to dip each bite of grilled meat into the sauce for maximum flavour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 998mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g
Keyword Yakiniku
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