11 Best Recipes to Make with Sake
Sake works great with meat because it is a natural tenderizer. Sake is a Japanese rice wine that is high in acidity. This acidity helps to break down the tough muscle fibers in the beef, making it more tender. Additionally, the sake adds a delicious flavor to the beef.
Servings 4 people
Cost $25
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 4 lbs prime beef rump to be cut into a 1-inch thick steak
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice garlic thinly and set aside.
- Mix sake, sugar, soy sauce, and water in a bowl to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on the steaks.
- Heat the teppanyaki on medium-high heat and add oil. Add sliced garlic and cook until browned. Move the garlic to the cool side if you have the room or remove it from the teppanyaki.
- Add steaks to the teppanyaki and cook for about 2 minutes per side or however you like.
- Add the sauce to a small pan and reduce it for a minute.
- Place the meat on a dish. Pour the reduced sauce over it, then top with the garlic for garnish.
Notes
Sake is used in Japanese cuisine to both cook and marinate meat. The sake is heated until it steams, then the meat is added. The sake cooks the meat and also imparts a delicious flavor.
