Beef Teriyaki

Ingredients

• beef (thinly sliced) 1 lb
• soy sauce 0.25 cup
• brown sugar 0.25 cup
• mirin 0.25 cup
• rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp
• garlic 2 clove
• fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground) 1 tbsp
• sesame oil 0.5 tbsp
• sesame seeds 0.5 tbsp
• cornstarch 2 tsp
• baking soda 1.5 tsp
• oyster sauce 1 tsp
• MSG (umami seasoning) optional 0.5 tsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss the sliced beef with the baking soda and let sit 15 minutes (this tenderizes it), then rinse and pat dry.

2. 2

   Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and MSG. Set aside 3 Tablespoons of this sauce for the meat.

3. 3

   Sear the beef in a hot pan until browned.

4. 4

   Add the remaining sauce and simmer until it coats the beef. Thicken with the cornstarch mixed into a little cold water.

5. 5

   Finish with the sesame seeds.