Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of Beef Negimaki, traditional Japanese beef rolls filled with crisp scallions and glazed with teriyaki. Perfect for a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 450g) thinly sliced beef (sirloin or flank steak are ideal)
- 1 bunch of scallions, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for grilling)
- Toothpicks or skewers (for securing the rolls)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), and sugar until the sugar dissolves. This mixture will flavor your beef and give it that signature teriyaki glaze.
- Marinate the Beef: Place the beef slices in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors.
- Prep the Scallions: While the beef marinates, blanch the scallions in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Then, quickly transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking process. This step makes the scallions more pliable and less pungent.
- Assemble the Rolls: Take a slice of marinated beef, lay a few pieces of scallion at one end, and roll it up tightly. Secure the roll with a toothpick or skewer. Repeat with the remaining beef and scallions.
- Cook the Negimaki: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and brush with vegetable oil. Place the beef rolls on the grill, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the outside is nicely caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks or skewers, slice the rolls into bite-sized pieces if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade beef negimaki with extra teriyaki sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Thinly Slice the Beef: For tender rolls, slice the beef as thinly as possible. This allows it to absorb more marinade and cook quickly on the grill.
- Marinate for Flavor: Allow the beef to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if time allows, to deepen the flavors.
- Secure the Rolls: Use toothpicks or skewers to keep the rolls intact during cooking. Just remember to remove them before serving.
- Watch the Grill: Keep an eye on the beef negimaki as it cooks to ensure it doesn’t burn. The sugar in the teriyaki sauce can caramelize quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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