Delight your taste buds with these Negima Beef Scallion Rolls, a Japanese-inspired appetizer that perfectly blends tender, thinly sliced beef with the crisp freshness of scallions. Rolled into bite-sized bundles and seared to perfection, these savory treats are glazed with a rich umami-packed sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve these succulent rolls as an appetizer or paired with steamed rice for a satisfying main course.
Trim the roots and dark green tops from the scallions, leaving only the white and light green portions. Cut each scallion into 2-inch-long pieces, resulting in approximately 12 pieces total.
Lay a slice of beef on a clean cutting board. Place a piece of scallion at one end, then roll the beef tightly around the scallion. Repeat with the remaining beef and scallion pieces.
Secure each roll with a toothpick to prevent unrolling during cooking.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, creating a glaze sauce. Set aside.
Heat the sesame oil and neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the beef rolls seam-side down into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning to sear evenly, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
Once the beef rolls are cooked, pour the prepared sauce over them. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for about 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken and glaze the rolls.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the rolls to a serving plate. Discard toothpicks before serving.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or with steamed rice for a main dish. Enjoy!
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 1975 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.