Japanese Beef Teriyaki

Ingredients

• 500 g flank steak beef (chopped )
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of white pepper
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 tbsp of crushed ginger
• 1/4 cup of water
• 3-5 tablespoons brown sugar (depending on your preference)
• 1/3 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of mirin
• 1 tbsp of rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp of cornstarch (optional)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Scallions ( for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the beef to the bowl and coat it with the flour mixture. Set it aside 10-15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, add water, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and rice wine vinegar to a bowl and mix until combined.

3. 3

   Once the beef has finished marinating, heat enough oil to coat the base of a pan. Add the beef and cook for 5-7 minutes or until done.

4. 4

   Once the beef is done remove it from the heat. Remove any excess oil from the pan and heat 3 tbsp of oil in the same pan. Add onion, ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

5. 5

   Then, pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan and cook and stir on low heat for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Add the beef back into the pan and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring until filly coated.

7. 7

   Garnish the beef teriyaki with scallions and sesame seeds and serve with rice.