Beef Yakiniku
A flavorful Japanese-style grilled beef dish featuring thinly sliced steak marinated in a savory sauce, served with rice and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Steak
- 750 g flank or skirt steak, very thinly sliced against the grain
Marinade
- 80 ml low-sodium light soy sauce
- 0.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., avocado or rapeseed)
- 4 tbsp light brown sugar
To Serve
- Sesame seeds
- Boiled rice
- Chopped cucumber and tomato
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, mirin, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, neutral oil, and brown sugar to make the marinade.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat a wok over high heat. Sear half of the beef for 3 minutes, then stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Repeat with remaining beef.
- Transfer cooked beef to a warm bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with rice and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Marinate the beef thoroughly for best flavor. Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.