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Close-up of tender, seared steak cut into bite-sized cubes coated in a thick, dark brown, syrupy soy glaze, resting on steamed rice.

Friday Night Dinner Ideas: Sticky Asian Steak Bites & Fluffy Rice

Elevate your Friday night dinner ideas with these sticky Asian steak bites. Featuring tender, seared beef glazed in a thick, glossy, dark brown soy sauce, served over fluffy steamed white jasmine rice with scallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak Cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil For searing
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce Provides the savory base
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar Packed, ensures a syrupy texture
  • 1/4 cup water To balance the sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger Grated
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch Mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Rinsed well
  • 1.5 cups water For boiling rice
  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds Toasted
  • 1/4 cup scallions Freshly sliced, vibrant green

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Wok Essential for creating a caramelized sear on the beef cubes.
  • 1 Saucepan with tight-fitting lid For steaming the fluffy white jasmine rice.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Rinse 1 cup (200g) of jasmine rice. Combine with 1.5 cups (350ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
  2. Pat the steak cubes dry. Heat 2 tbsp (30ml) of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer. Sear without moving for 2 minutes to caramelize, then flip and sear for another 2 minutes. Remove beef from the pan.
  3. Lower heat to medium-low. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds. Whisk in the soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and water. Simmer until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the bubbling sauce. Whisk constantly for 1 minute until it becomes thick, glossy, and syrupy. Toss the seared beef back in until heavily coated.
  5. Serve the sticky glazed beef over a bed of fluffy steamed white jasmine rice in a shallow bowl. Garnish with toasted white sesame seeds and fresh green scallions.

Notes

Dry the meat thoroughly with paper towels before searing.
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.