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Yakiniku (Japanese Grilled Meat)

Name: Yakiniku (Japanese Grilled Meat)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin very thinly sliced; 60 ml soy sauce; 30 ml sake; 30 ml mirin; 15 g sugar; 2 clove garlic grated; 1 tbsp ginger grated; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 pcs green onion chopped; 1 tsp sesame seed toasted; 8 pcs lettuce leaf (optional); 2 cup steamed rice (optional)

This Yakiniku recipe features thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, quickly grilled to perfection. It's a popular Japanese BBQ dish, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Enjoy it with steamed rice and fresh vegetables.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 590 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gbeef sirloin, very thinly sliced

marinade

60 mlsoy sauce
30 mlsake
30 mlmirin
15 gsugar
2 clovegarlic, grated
1 tbspginger, grated
1 tspsesame oil

garnish

2 pcsgreen onion, chopped
1 tspsesame seed, toasted

side

8 pcslettuce leaf(optional)
2 cupsteamed rice(optional)

Equipment

tongs · bowl · grill pan

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil for the marinade.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the sugar is fully dissolved in the marinade.
2
Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Using a resealable bag can help coat the meat evenly and reduce cleanup.
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the beef for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not marinate for too long, as the acid in the marinade can toughen the meat.
4
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A well-heated grill ensures a good sear and prevents sticking.
5
Cook the marinated beef in batches, without overcrowding the grill, for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly charred and cooked through.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Cook quickly due to the thinness of the meat to keep it tender.
6
Transfer the cooked beef to a serving platter.
7
Garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A sprinkle of chili flakes can add a nice kick if desired.
8
Serve immediately with fresh lettuce leaves and steamed rice, if desired.
Cook’s note: Wrap the grilled meat in lettuce for a refreshing bite.

Per serving

Nutrition

49%Score

Calories: 589.8kcal
Protein: 37.8g
Carbs: 48.8g
Fat: 26g
Fibre: 1.8g
Sugar: 7.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover yakiniku in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave briefly.