asparagus negimaki (japanese beef rools)

Recipe by
Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz
Brentwood, NY

This is an asparagus and beef roll, seasoned with teriyaki sauce, and grilled. An extremely simple dish to prepare which makes an elegant presentation as an appetizer; it also works well as the main dish served over steaming white rice.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For asparagus negimaki (japanese beef rools)

  • salt
  • 24
    thin asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1/2 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    mirin or dry sherry
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, green portion only
  • 1 1/2 lb
    beef tenderloin
  • freshly ground black pepper

How To Make asparagus negimaki (japanese beef rools)

  • 1
    Preheat a grill pan until hot. Also bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • 2
    Blanch the asparagus spears in the salted water for about a minute. Drain and plunge the asparagus into an ice water bath to stop the cooking.
  • 3
    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Heat over medium heat until reduced and slightly thickened. Set aside and let cool.
  • 4
    Cut the green onions, lengthwise, into fourths, so that you have long strips.
  • 5
    Slice the beef into 1/4-inch slices. Gently pound them to both tenderize and thin out. Dip the slices into the soy sauce mixture and place on a clean work surface. Season with black pepper.
  • 6
    Place an asparagus spear and a piece of green onion on a beef slice and roll up. Do the same with the remaining asparagus and beef.
  • 7
    Grill the beef rolls about 2 minutes until slightly charred and medium rare. Turn several times and brush with soy sauce mixture. Remove to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the soy sauce mixture.

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