Awesome Korean Steak

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Awesome Korean Steak to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Awesome Korean Steak, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2 pounds thinly sliced Scotch fillet
• (chuck eye steaks)
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5 tablespoons mirin (Japanese
• sweet wine)

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, shallots, garlic, and mirin

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add the meat, and stir to coat

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Heat a large skillet over medium heat

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Fry the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Serve with salad or fried rice.