beef negimaki

"just made this for date night and WOW. my boyfriend and I were raving!! I've already told my mom and sister about it."

5-star recipe

flank steak

scallions

honey

mirin

sake

sesame seeds

soy sauce

STEP 1

make the sauce by simmering the soy sauce, honey, mirin, and sake together. off heat, stir in sesame seeds.

STEP 2

freeze the steak briefly to make for easier slicing.

slice steak into scant 1/2-inch-thick pieces

pound steak slices into think strips.

STEP 3

layer a few strips of steak together  then lay scallions over top.

STEP 4

using a knife, scoop up the edge  of the steak and start to roll...

STEP 5

roll steak tightly around scallions.

secure rolls with toothpicks.

STEP 6

grill rolls until charred and cooked through, brushing with sauce occasionally. 

STEP 7

serve as an appetizer or plate them up with some charred snap peas and rice for a full meal!

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