Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2.5
servings
500 g

Beef (thinly sliced)

Thinly sliced

3 bunch

Ramps

Trimmed

1 unit

Potato

Thinly sliced

30 ml

Soy sauce

30 ml

Mirin

2 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Sake

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the ramps by washing and trimming them.

Step 2
~2 min

Cut the ramps in half.

Step 3
~2 min

Thinly slice the potatoes and rinse in water to remove excess starch.

Step 4
~2 min

Take thin slices of beef and place either ramps or potato slices on each slice.

Step 5
~2 min

Roll up the meat tightly around the filling.

Step 6
~2 min

Arrange the rolls in a large frying pan with the seam sides down.

Step 7
~2 min

Cook over medium heat, rolling them around to brown evenly.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 8
~2 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9
~2 min

In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

Step 10
~2 min

Mix the sauce until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook the beef rolls slowly for about 10 minutes until browned on all sides.

Step 12
~2 min

Pour the sauce over the beef rolls.

Step 13
~2 min

Turn the heat up slightly and cover the pan with foil that has a hole in the center to allow steam to escape.

Step 14
~2 min

Simmer the sauce, turning the rolls to coat them evenly.

Step 15
~2 min

Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and the beef rolls are cooked through.

Step 16
~2 min

If desired, add a tablespoon of mirin for extra shine during the last few minutes of cooking.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use thinly sliced beef for easier rolling.

Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be prepared in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice and miso soup.

Add a side of pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Steamed rice
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular home-style dish in Japan.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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