Asian Steak
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Asian steak is a tasty dish you can make at home in just 15 minutes. This recipe uses a simple sauce with soy sauce, mirin, and sake to give the steak amazing flavor. You’ll love how the butter in the sauce makes it rich and smooth.

The key is using good quality beef tenderloin steaks. Take them out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking so they cook evenly. Cook the steaks in a hot skillet for a few minutes per side. Then let them rest while you make the quick sauce in the same pan. Pour the sauce over the steaks and enjoy!

Exact Ingredients List
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this tasty Asian steak:
For the steak:
- 2 beef tenderloin steaks (about 150g/5oz each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons cooking sake
- 45g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger (optional)
- 3 teaspoons finely chopped green onions or chives
You’ll love how simple this ingredient list is! The sauce is the star, with its mix of soy sauce, mirin, and sake. These flavors blend perfectly with the rich butter and aromatic garlic and ginger.
Don’t forget to take your steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. This helps them cook more evenly. If it’s really hot out, 10 minutes will do.

Instructions
Take the steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. This helps them cook more evenly.
Mix the soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a small bowl. Set this sauce aside for later.
Heat oil in a skillet until it’s smoking hot. Add your steaks and cook them how you like. For medium-rare, cook 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other.
Move the steaks to a plate and cover them loosely with foil. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
Let the skillet cool a bit, then put it back on medium-high heat. Pour in the sauce and let it simmer. Add the butter and stir until it melts into the sauce.
Take the skillet off the heat right away. Mix in the garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons of shallots. The sauce will get a bit thicker as it cools.
Put the steaks on plates and spoon the tasty sauce over them. You can serve them with shredded cabbage and white rice if you like.
Enjoy your delicious Asian-inspired steak meal!

Possible Substitutes List
Can’t find all the ingredients? No worries! Here are some easy swaps you can try:
Beef:
- Ribeye or sirloin instead of tenderloin
- Pork chops or chicken breast for a different protein
Sauce ingredients:
- Dry sherry or Chinese rice wine for sake
- Rice vinegar + sugar for mirin
- Tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce
Aromatics:
- Onion powder instead of minced garlic
- Ginger paste or ground ginger for fresh ginger
- Green onions or regular onions for shallots
Don’t have a skillet? A regular frying pan works too! Just make sure it’s hot before adding the steak.
For a veggie option, try firm tofu or mushrooms. They soak up the yummy sauce really well.
Remember, cooking is all about having fun and making it work with what you’ve got. Don’t stress if you need to swap things out!
How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly
To make this Asian steak recipe more diabetes-friendly, you can make a few simple changes. Start by choosing a leaner cut of beef, like sirloin or flank steak. These cuts have less fat but still taste great.
Cut down on the sauce ingredients that are high in sugar. Use less mirin and sake, or try sugar-free alternatives. You can also swap regular soy sauce for a low-sodium version to reduce salt intake.
Instead of butter, use a heart-healthy oil like olive oil. This will lower the saturated fat content. Add more veggies to your plate to boost fiber and nutrients. Try stir-frying some broccoli or bell peppers as a side dish.
Replace white rice with cauliflower rice or brown rice for more fiber and fewer carbs. This helps keep blood sugar levels steady. You can also try quinoa or barley as tasty alternatives.
Watch your portion sizes. Stick to a 3-4 ounce serving of steak. Fill half your plate with non-starchy veggies to feel full without extra calories.
Here’s a quick list of swaps:
- Lean beef cuts
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil instead of butter
- Cauliflower rice or brown rice
- Extra veggies
These small changes can make a big difference in making the meal more diabetes-friendly while keeping it delicious.
Tips, Tricks & Storing
Let your steak come to room temperature before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly. Take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start.
Pat the steak dry with paper towels. This gives you a better sear and crust.
Use a hot pan. Heat it until it’s smoking before adding the steak. This creates a nice crust.
Don’t move the steak too much while cooking. Let it sit to develop a good sear.
Rest your steak after cooking. Cover it loosely with foil for 5 minutes. This keeps it juicy.
Slice the steak against the grain. This makes it more tender and easier to chew.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll keep for 3-4 days.
To reheat, slice the steak thinly and warm it gently in a pan with a bit of the sauce. Don’t overcook or it will get tough.
Freeze extra sauce in ice cube trays. Pop out a cube to add flavor to other dishes later.
Try different cuts of steak. Ribeye or sirloin work well too. Just adjust cooking times based on thickness.