Enoki Beef Rolls with Dashi-Mirin Sauce Recipe
Enoki Beef Rolls are a savory and elegant Japanese-inspired dish, featuring tender thinly sliced beef wrapped around delicate enoki mushrooms. Cooked to perfection and served with a flavorful soy-based sauce, these rolls make for a delightful appetizer or main course accented with green onions and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 beef rolls (serves 4)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Beef Rolls
- 12 slices thinly sliced beef
- 1 pack enoki mushrooms, split into 12 pieces
- ½ small yellow onion, sliced
- 2 large eggs
Sauce
- 1 cup dashi broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1 stalk green onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Enoki Beef Rolls: Lay out the 12 slices of thinly sliced beef on a clean surface. Divide the enoki mushrooms into 12 equal bundles and place one bundle on each beef slice. Add some thinly sliced yellow onion on top of the mushrooms, then carefully roll each beef slice tightly around the mushrooms and onion to form individual rolls.
- Set up the Pan and Egg Coating: Beat the 2 large eggs in a shallow dish. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef Rolls: Dip each beef roll into the beaten egg coating, ensuring it is fully covered. Place the coated rolls in the hot skillet. Cook the rolls evenly, turning occasionally to brown all sides and to gently cook the inside mushrooms and beef, about 4–6 minutes total.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the dashi broth, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer and slightly reduce, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Combine and Serve: Once the beef rolls are cooked through, transfer them to a serving dish. Pour the hot soy-based sauce over the rolls evenly. Garnish with diced green onion and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef such as ribeye or sirloin for best rolling and tenderness.
- If dashi broth is unavailable, substitute with a light chicken broth or vegetable broth for similar flavor.
- Ensure the enoki mushrooms are fresh and trimmed at the ends to avoid toughness.
- The egg coating helps seal the rolls and adds a delicate texture when pan-cooked.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- These rolls can also be finished under a broiler for a slightly crispy texture after pan-frying.
