Asparagus Beef Rolls are a delightful combination of tender asparagus spears rolled with thinly sliced beef and cooked with a flavorful Teriyaki sesame sauce. This dish is incredibly versatile, serving as an easy appetizer or a satisfying main dish, made from simple ingredients. What’s more, it’s convenient; you can prepare them the night before and cook them fresh on the day you plan to serve them. This recipe is easily scalable, making it ideal for gatherings and potlucks. It’s also perfect for meal prepping Bento lunches; simply make extra for dinner and enjoy leftovers for the next day’s lunch. When cooking, be mindful not to overcook the asparagus to preserve its tender but nice crispy texture. The addition of sesame oil and seeds adds a twist to the traditional Teriyaki sauce. Alternatively, for those who prefer a more savory taste, Yakiniku BBQ sauce can be substituted. We hope you enjoy them!
Stir-fry meat and vegetable is the best way to use up leftover ingredients from the fridge. It doesn’t need exact measurements of ingredients and seasonings. Add whatever on hand and stir-fry together, and that will always work. For example, if you don’t have Asparagus, use broccoli or brown onion. One of the seasonings used for the dish was oyster sauce. It has touch of sweetness already, but you could add some honey or sugar if you like. Mix and match, and enjoy!
Aspara Bacon (アスパラベーコン) is asparagus spears wrapped with a bacon strip and pan-fried. It doesn’t sound like a very Japanese dish, but it is a popular side dish for different occasions.
Aspara Bacon is so simple to make with easy-to-find ingredients. It is great for a Bento lunch on a busy morning. It is also a popular appetizer at home or at Izakaya bars in Japan. It’s salty and somewhat meaty, and goes well with beer and other drinks.
Making ohitashi is a great way to eat spring vegetables. Although spinach is the most popular, you can make ohitashi with any sort of vegetables. Ohitashi literally means “soaked” in dashi-based sauce, and all you need to do is to soak the veggies (usually steamed or boiled) in that sauce.