Japanese Steak Miso Marinade Recipes

MISO STEAK

Steps:

• Tip the miso paste, Sherry or sake, sugar and garlic into a sealable food bag. Season with a generous grinding of black pepper, then squash it all together until completely mixed. Add the steak, gently massage the marinade into the steak until completely coated, then seal the bag. Pop the bag into the fridge and leave for at least 1 hr, but up to 2 days is fine.
• To cook, heat a heavy-based frying pan, griddle pan or barbecue until very hot. Wipe the excess marinade off the steak, then sear for 3 mins on each side for medium-rare or a few mins longer if you prefer the meat more cooked. Set aside for 1 min to rest. Carve the beef into thick slices and serve with a crunchy salad made with the spinach, cucumber, celery, radish and sesame seeds.

MISO GINGER STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together mirin, miso, vinegar, shoyu, Worcestershire, garlic and ginger in a small bowl.
• Serve whole or sliced steak sprinkled with togarashi (Japanese 7-spice, made with a sprinkle of chili, sesame and nori) and a squeeze of grilled lime. Spoon the miso ginger sauce over sliced meat or pass the bowl at the table.

JAPANESE STEAK MISO MARINADE

Steps:

• Cream miso with sake and then add all other ingredients.
• Add steak and marinate for one hour at room temperature, adding water as needed to be sure the steak is completely covered.
• Grill or pan-fry. I highly suggest pan-frying with a marbleized steak in a bit of oil to seal in the juices. Enjoy!