6 Easy 15 Min Japanese Stir-Fry Dishes that Go Great with Rice

beef sirloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground beef is more economical.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar with sugar mimics mirin's sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add beef sirloin strips and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, stirring to coat the beef evenly.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.

Push the beef mixture to one side of the skillet and pour in the whisked eggs.

Scramble the eggs gently, cooking until just set, about 2 minutes.

Combine the beef and eggs in the skillet, mixing thoroughly.

Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil.

Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

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