Steak Teriyaki

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This recipe was found on the appetite for china blog which features a variety of delicious asian recipes. when developing the recipe, the blogger, diana kuan, was inspired by a steak teriyaki recipe in the cookbook japanese cooking: a simple art.

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Steps

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Salt the steaks lightly on both sides to season and extract juices.

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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

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Saut the mushrooms and shallot for about 4 to 5 minutes , until the mushrooms and well-cooked.

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Set aside.

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Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Carefully place the steaks in the pan and brown on one side uncovered , about 3 to 4 minutes.

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Flip the steaks and brown on the other side for another 2 minutes.

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Reduce the heat to medium.

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Splash on the sake , cover the pan , and allow the steaks to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes for medium doneness.

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Transfer the steaks to a plate and set aside.

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Add the mirin and dark soy sauce to the meat juices and sake in the pan.

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Cook uncovered for another 1 to 2 minutes as the meat glaze thickens.

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Return the steaks to the pan to coat with the sauce , about 30 seconds more on each side.

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You can either serve the steaks whole or cut them against the grain into 1 / 2-in.

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Ingredients

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sirloin steaks, salt, vegetable oil, cremini mushrooms, shallot, sake, mirin, dark soy sauce, scallion, white sesame seeds