Title: Tataki
Categories: Appetizer Meat Oriental
Yield: 6 Servings
| 3 | | New York strip steaks |
| 3/4 | c | Soy sauce |
| 3/4 | c | Sake |
| 1/2 | c | Mirin |
| 2 | c | Dashi |
Mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin and dashi. (Sake and Mirin wines
can be bought in most liquor stores. Dashi, a base for Japanese soup
stock,is available in most Oriental stores.) Bring to boil.Add steak and
return to boil.Cook 3 to 5 minutes.Be careful not to overcook the meat;it
should be rare on the inside. Remove steak,wrap in foil and refrigerate
overnight. Continue boiling,cooking until liquid has reduced to a thick
sauce. You can tell when it is done,because the sauce makes large, slow
bubbles when it is ready.Be careful; otherwise the sauce will burn.
Refrigerate overnight. To serve: Cut all fat from steaks. Slice in very
thin slices. Arrange on a plate. Just before serving; pour 1 tsp. of
reduced cooking sauce over meat. You can also garnish with a little chopped
green onion. For an appetizer serving, allow 5 to 7 slices per person.
Serves 6.