Pepper Lunch: The Sizzling Japanese Steak Experience
Pepper Lunch is a popular Japanese dish that brings sizzling hot steaks and a medley of fresh vegetables together on a hot plate. With a choice of beef, chicken, or tofu, it's served over rice with a flavorful garlic soy sauce and honey mustard for that perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ready in just minutes, this recipe will bring the authentic Japanese dining experience to your home, sizzling straight from the kitchen to your table. Perfect for those who love steak and want a fun, interactive meal!
Ingredients
- Proteins:
- Beef ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced
- Chicken boneless, skinless, thinly sliced
- Tofu firm, cubed
- Vegetables:
- Bell peppers sliced
- Onions sliced
- Mushrooms sliced
- Corn kernels fresh or frozen
- Sauces:
- Garlic soy sauce
- Honey mustard sauce or your choice of sauce
- Other:
- White rice cooked, for the base
- Butter or oil for sizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Slice the beef (or your choice of protein) into thin strips. Chop the vegetables (onions, bell peppers, etc.) into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Heat the pan:
- Preheat a large skillet or frying pan on medium-high heat. If using a sizzling plate, heat it separately in the oven or on the stove as per its instructions.
- Cook the beef (or protein):
- Add the beef strips to the pan with a bit of oil. Stir-fry until they’re browned and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
- Add the vegetables:
- Once the beef is cooked, add the chopped vegetables and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until softened but still slightly crisp.
- Prepare the rice:
- While the beef and vegetables are cooking, cook the rice separately as per the instructions on the package. You want the rice to be fluffy and slightly sticky.
- Combine the rice and stir-fried mixture:
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Stir everything together to combine.
- Add butter and sauce:
- Add a knob of butter and stir until it melts into the mixture. Drizzle some soy sauce and pepper sauce (or your choice of sauce) for flavor.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Once everything is combined and heated through, serve the Pepper Lunch mixture on a sizzling plate or in a bowl. Top with a sprinkle of black pepper and enjoy your hot, flavorful meal.