Name: Garlic Butter Konjac Steak
Ingredients: 500g konjac; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for marinade); 1 tsp grated garlic (for marinade); 1 tsp sugar (for steak sauce); 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (for steak sauce); 1 tbsp mirin (for steak sauce); 1 tsp grated garlic (for steak sauce); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 10g salted butter; Green onions, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

About "Garlic Butter Konjac Steak"

In this video, Chef Kosei introduces a dice steak-style recipe using 500g of konjac. The konjac is marinated with soy sauce and garlic, thoroughly stir-fried to remove excess moisture, and finished with a special steak sauce and butter. Despite being low-calorie, this recipe delivers a rich flavor that will make you crave rice. A highly satisfying dish made with budget-friendly ingredients, taught by a professional chef with 23 years of experience.

Tips for Making "Garlic Butter Konjac Steak"

下準備
こんにゃくはひと口大のサイコロ状に切る。
下準備
こんにゃくに濃口醤油大さじ1とおろしにんにく小さじ1を加えて揉み込み、下味をつける。
下準備
下味をつけたこんにゃくをそのまましばらく置いて味をなじませる。
火加減
フライパンにサラダ油大さじ2を熱し、強めの火でこんにゃくを炒めて水分をしっかり飛ばす。
火加減
こんにゃくの表面に焼き色がつくまでしっかり炒めることで、ステーキ感が増す。
味付け
ステーキソース（砂糖小さじ1・濃口醤油大さじ1・みりん大さじ1・おろしにんにく小さじ1）を合わせてフライパンに加え、絡める。
仕上げ
最後に有塩バター10gを加えてコクを出し、全体に絡める。
仕上げ
器に盛り付け、ブラックペッパーと刻んだねぎを適量散らして完成。

Ingredients for "Garlic Butter Konjac Steak"

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500gkonjac
1tbsp dark soy sauce (for marinade)
1tsp grated garlic (for marinade)
1tsp sugar (for steak sauce)
1tbsp dark soy sauce (for steak sauce)
1tbsp mirin (for steak sauce)
1tsp grated garlic (for steak sauce)
2tbsp vegetable oil
10gsalted butter
Greenonions, to taste
Blackpepper, to taste

How to Make "Garlic Butter Konjac Steak"

01
Cut the konjac into bite-sized cubes.
02
Place the konjac in a bowl, add 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce and 1 tsp of grated garlic, and massage well to marinate.
03
Pre-mix the steak sauce ingredients (1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp grated garlic) in a small bowl.
04
Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
05
Add the marinated konjac to the pan and stir-fry until browned on the surface, allowing the moisture to evaporate completely.
06
Once the konjac is nicely browned, pour the mixed steak sauce into the pan and toss to coat evenly.
07
Once coated, add 10g of salted butter and stir well to add richness.
08
Plate the dish, garnish with chopped green onions and black pepper to taste, and serve.

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How to Prep Konjac for Best Texture

To remove the earthy smell of konjac and help it absorb flavors better, you can boil it for 2-3 minutes before cutting, or rub it with salt and rinse before cooking.

Why Evaporating Moisture is Key

Stir-frying the konjac until the moisture evaporates is crucial. This allows the savory garlic butter sauce to cling perfectly to the cubes instead of getting watered down.

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