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Cafe Mami’s yaki beef & tofu

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup soy sauce, plus more as needed to cook
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, plus more as needed to cook
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • ¼ cup sake
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye, brisket, or sirloin
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 6 oz tofu, cubed (the firmness of your choice; I prefer extra-firm)
  • To serve:
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup mung bean sprouts, blanched and drained (optional)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. The night before or 1-2 hours ahead: Whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Combine with the beef in a large Ziploc bag or shallow covered dish and let marinate for 1-2 hours, or ideally overnight.
  2. The day of: Prepare an oven-safe dish. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add half the beef in a single layer to the pan, along with half the marinade, half the tofu and half the onions. Let cook, stirring, until beef is cooked through and onions are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce and brown sugar, if desired. Remove to the oven-safe dish and repeat with the remaining beef, tofu, and onions. Sprinkle the cheese over top (if using) and slide the dish under the broiler for 5-10 seconds, just until the cheese is melted. Add the mung bean sprouts, scallions, and sesame seeds. Enjoy with warm rice.