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Steak Garlic Rice Recipe

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This Steak Garlic Rice recipe combines tender, medium-rare sirloin flap steak with fragrant garlic-infused Japanese short-grain rice. The steak is seasoned and marinated with a smoky soy sauce blend, then seared to perfection and diced before being tossed with the aromatic garlic butter rice, topped with green onions and crispy fried garlic chips. The dish is a delightful umami-rich meal perfect for a comforting dinner served straight from the pan.

Ingredients

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For the Steak

  • 8 oz sirloin flap steak (or ribeye; ½ inch thick; trimmed of fat)
  • ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tsp Homemade Smoked Soy Sauce (or substitute with ¼ tsp liquid smoke mixed into 1 Tbsp regular soy sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil (for searing the steak)

For the Garlic Rice

  • 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice (preferably day-old and cooled)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking garlic)
  • 2 tsp mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base)
  • ⅛ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (for reheating the rice)
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped green onion/scallion
  • 1 Tbsp fried garlic chips

Instructions

  1. Bring Rice to Room Temperature: Take refrigerated day-old or frozen cooked rice and allow it to come to room temperature. If you do not have pre-cooked rice, prepare 1½ rice cooker cups of Japanese short-grain rice, spread it evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let it cool at room temperature.
  2. Prepare Steak Seasoning: Lightly season both sides of the sirloin flap steak with ⅛ tsp kosher salt and ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  3. Make Steak Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 4 tsp homemade smoked soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mentsuyu, and 1 clove garlic pressed or minced. Mix well and set aside.
  4. Prepare Garlic Rice Ingredients: Mince 2 cloves garlic. Transfer the cooked rice into a large mixing bowl.
  5. Cook Garlic in Butter: Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 Tbsp unsalted butter and the minced garlic; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. When garlic is fragrant, remove from heat and add garlic butter to the rice bowl.
  6. Season Rice: Add 2 tsp mentsuyu, ⅛ tsp kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper to the rice and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
  7. Sear the Steak: Heat a carbon steel or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp neutral oil and spread evenly. Place the steak in the pan and sear for 3–4 minutes on the first side using a grill press to ensure even contact. Flip and sear the other side for about 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 130℉ (54.4℃) for medium-rare.
  8. Rest the Steak: Remove steak and wrap in aluminum foil. Let rest for 2–3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and to finish cooking to medium-rare.
  9. Cook the Garlic Rice: While the steak sears, heat another pan over medium heat and melt 1 Tbsp unsalted butter. Add the prepared rice and stir-fry, tossing frequently until heated through. Then spread the rice evenly and let it crisp undisturbed on the bottom for a golden texture, adjusting heat as necessary to avoid burning.
  10. Dice and Toss Steak: Cut the rested steak into ½ inch strips, then dice into ½ inch cubes. Toss the steak cubes in the prepared steak sauce to coat evenly.
  11. Assemble the Dish: When the rice is crispy, remove pan from heat. Neatly place the diced steak on top of the garlic rice. Drizzle any remaining steak sauce over the rice. Sprinkle finely chopped green onions and crushed fried garlic chips on top for garnish and texture.
  12. Serve: Serve the Steak Garlic Rice directly in the pan for a rustic presentation or portion onto individual plates. Enjoy immediately.
  13. Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.

Notes

  • Bringing the steak to room temperature before cooking helps achieve a perfect medium-rare doneness.
  • Day-old rice is preferred for better texture and crispiness when stir-frying.
  • Use a cast iron grill press to ensure even searing and beautiful grill marks on the steak.
  • When crisping the rice, do not stir; this allows a nice crust to form on the bottom.
  • If you don’t have homemade smoked soy sauce, add liquid smoke to regular soy sauce for similar smoky flavor.
  • Fried garlic chips add an extra layer of crunch and aroma; they can be store-bought or homemade.
  • Use carbon steel or cast iron pans for even heat distribution and best searing results.

Keywords: steak garlic rice, Japanese garlic rice, seared steak recipe, garlic butter rice, mentsuyu recipe, smoky soy sauce steak

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