Asparagus Negimaki (Japanese Beef Rolls)

1. 1

   Preheat grill pan until hot; bring salted water to a boil over medium high heat in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Blanch asparagus spears for 1 minute; drain and plunge in an ice water bath to stop cooking.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin (or dry sherry), ginger, and garlic; heat over medium heat until reduced and slightly thickened; set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Cut green onions in fourths, lengthwise, so you have long strips.

5. 5

   Slice beef in 1/4 inch slices, then pound to tenderize and thin out.

6. 6

   Dip beef slice in soy sauce mixture and place on a clean work surface; season with pepper.

7. 7

   Place an asparagus spear and a piece of green onion on the beef slice and roll up.

8. 8

   Do the same with the remaining asparagus and beef.

9. 9

   Grill beef rolls about 2 minutes until slightly charred and medium rare. Turn several times and brush with soy sauce mixture.

10. 10

    Remove to a serving platter and drizzle generously with soy sauce mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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