Japanese-style Teriyaki Steak

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
2 good-quality sirloin steaks, about 300g each
cooked rice, to serve

Light Teriyaki Glaze

3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sake
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp caster sugar

Method

1. To make the teriyaki glaze mix together all the ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. If the sugar doesn’t dissolve, heat the glaze in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, or in a small saucepan over low heat, and stir again until dissolved.
2. Heat a heavy frypan over medium heat and add the oil. Fry the garlic until lightly browned, then remove and drain on paper towel.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the steaks, browning each steak well on both sides.
4. Add the glaze to the pan around the steaks and repeatedly flip the steaks through the glaze. Cook the steaks to your liking. As the glaze begins to thicken it will stick to the steaks. Remove the steaks to a warm plate in a draught-free place, pour over any sticky glaze left in the pan, and rest for 5 minutes.
5. Slice the steaks, arrange the slices on a plate and scatter over the fried garlic. Serve with rice.

Makes 4 servings.

Source: Adam’s Big Pot