Description
Mouthwatering steak bites dance with umami-rich miso ginger dressing, creating a sensational Asian-inspired appetizer. Quick seared beef meets silky, tangy sauce, delivering a flavor explosion that will transport diners straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound steak (ribeye, sirloin, or skirt), cut into cubes of about 1.5 inches (454 grams)
- Cooked rice (or any grain)
- 2–3 handfuls bok choy or other leafy vegetable
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Create a vibrant dressing by puréeing shallot, fresh ginger, minced garlic, miso paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and neutral cooking oil in a blender until smooth and emulsified.
- Cook white rice according to package instructions, preparing it to be fluffy and light (approximately 18-20 minutes for rice).
- Prep vegetables by washing and chopping into bite-sized pieces, such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Pat of sirloin or ribeye steak dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfect sear.
- Season steak pieces generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, coating each cube evenly.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, adding unsalted butter until it starts to foam and become golden.
- Carefully place steak bites into the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded, and cook for 30-45 seconds on each side without moving them, creating a rich caramelized exterior.
- Optional: Quickly sauté prepared vegetables in the same pan using remaining steak drippings for added flavor.
- Transfer steak bites onto a bed of warm rice, arrange sautéed vegetables alongside, and generously drizzle with the prepared miso ginger dressing.
- Garnish with optional chopped green onions or sesame seeds for extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, helping busy home cooks plan meals in advance.
- Experiment with different protein cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin depending on budget and preference.
- Quickly searing steak creates a delicious caramelized exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender interior.
- Toast sesame seeds to enhance nutty flavor and add extra texture to the final dish.
- Choose low-sodium miso paste to control salt levels and customize the dressing’s intensity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg