Japanese · beginner
Savory Wafu Garlic Butter Steak Bits With Edamame
Bite-sized sirloin steak cubes seared quickly and tossed in a rich Japanese-style garlic soy butter with sweet shelled edamame.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 10 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Season steak cubes evenly with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 02
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until smoking.
- 03
Add sliced garlic and fry for 30 seconds until light golden, then quickly scoop out garlic onto a plate.
- 04
Add steak cubes in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes to develop a deep brown crust.
- 05
Flip beef cubes, add thawed edamame, unsalted butter, and soy sauce to the skillet.
- 06
Toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until butter melts and coats everything, then garnish with crispy garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
High-Heat Flash Searing
Cooking meat rapidly over maximum heat locks in juices while forming a crust, keeping interior tender.
Notes from the kitchen
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches if necessary to preserve high heat sear.
- Use unsalted butter so you can control the saltiness of the final soy sauce glaze.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Japanese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
