20 Minute Japanese Weeknight Dinner Recipes That Will Change Your LIFE!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is typically less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand ketchup

Homemade sauce can be fresher, while store-brand is often cheaper.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Green beans are nutritious, and frozen vegetables can be more economical.

Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat the oven to 95° C (200° F).

Place the steak on a cooling rack and cook until the internal temperature reaches 48° C (118° F).

Thinly slice half an onion and two green onions.

In a small container, mix 5 tbsps soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 1/2 tbsps sugar, 3 tbsps mirin, and 2 tbsps sake.

Sear the steak in a hot pan with oil for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.

Remove the steak and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.

In the same pan, sauté the onions over medium-low heat for about 1 minute.

Pour in the sauce and let it simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.

Slice the steak thinly for serving.

Plate one cup of freshly cooked rice, top with half of the onions and half of the steak, drizzle with sauce, and add an egg yolk on top.

Finish with wasabi and green onions.

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