Steam-Simmered Beef and Chinese Cabbage Recipe

Name: Steam-Simmered Beef and Chinese Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Chinese cabbage; 100 grams Thinly sliced beef; 2 Aburaage (for sushi); 150 ml * Water; 1 tbsp * Usukuchi soy sauce; 1 tbsp * Sake; 2 tsp * Mirin; 1 tsp * Sugar; 1 1/2 tsp * Dashi stock granules; 2 tsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Roughly chop the cabbage into 4 cm pieces.
2
Cut up the beef into bite sized pieces.
3
Wrap the aburaage in paper towels and squeeze tightly to remove excess oil.
4
Slice into thin strips.
5
Heat the sesame oil in a pan or pot over medium heat.
6
Add the cabbage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Lower the heat, cover with a lid, and steam cook for about 3 minutes.
8
Add the * ingredients.
9
When the pot comes to a boil, add the beef and aburaage and mix lightly.
10
Cover again and simmer until the beef is cooked through.
11
Finished!
12
Add some ichimi spice to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 Chinese cabbage, 100 grams Thinly sliced beef, 2 Aburaage (for sushi), 150 ml * Water, and more.

Yes, Steam-Simmered Beef and Chinese Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steam-Simmered Beef and Chinese Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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