Asparagus Negimaki Japanese Beef Rolls

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Asparagus and beef roll, seasoned with teriyaki sauce, and grilled. an extremely simple dish to prepare which makes an elegant presentation as an appetizer; it also works well as the main dish served over steaming white rice.

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Steps

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Preheat grill pan until hot.

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Bring salted water to a boil over medium high heat in a saucepan.

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Blanch asparagus spears for 1 minute.

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Drain and plunge in an ice water bath to stop cooking.

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In a small saucepan combine soy sauce , sugar , mirin , ginger , and garlic.

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Heat over medium heat until reduced and slightly thickened.

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Set aside to cool.

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Cut green onions in fourths , lengthwise , so you have long strips.

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Slice beef in 1 / 4 inch slices , then pound to tenderize and thin out.

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Dip beef slice in soy sauce mixture and place on a clean work surface.

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Season with pepper.

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Place an asparagus spear and a piece of green onion on the beef slice and roll up.

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Do the same with the remaining asparagus and beef.

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Grill beef rolls about 2 minutes until slightly charred and medium rare.

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Turn several times and brush with soy sauce mixture.

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Remove to a serving platter and drizzle generously with soy sauce mixture.

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Ingredients

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salt, asparagus spears, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, fresh ginger, garlic clove, green onion, beef tenderloin, fresh ground black pepper