Sirloin Steak With Soy Ginger Marinade
Juicy sirloin steak marinated in soy, ginger, and honey — grilled to perfection and served with a simple soy-ginger sauce. Quick, flavorful, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Sirloin steak and marinade
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 sirloin steaks or 2 large sirloin steaks halved
- sunflower oil
Sauce for steak
- 2 inches fresh ginger cut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden; set aside.2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Mix garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sake, and honey. Brush over steaks.1 clove garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 sirloin steaks
- Place steaks in a dish, pour over the rest of the marinade, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, ginger strips, and water in a small bowl; let rest.2 inches fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water
- Heat the grill pan until hot and brush lightly with oil.sunflower oil
- Grill steaks 5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly.
- Drizzle with the soy-ginger sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
NOTES
1. Can I make this on a BBQ instead of a grill pan? Yes, it tastes even better on an outdoor grill - smoky and flavorful!
2. Can I skip the sake or sherry? Sure, just add a splash of rice vinegar.
3. How do I know when it’s medium? Press gently: it should feel springy but not firm. Or use a thermometer - about 135 °F (57 °C).
4. Variations
- Sweet & spicy: Add chili flakes or a bit of sriracha to the marinade.
- Garlic lovers: Double the garlic for a bolder flavor.
- Herby: Sprinkle fresh coriander or spring onions before serving.
- Asian fusion: Serve with rice noodles or bok choy.
- Fridge: Keep leftovers up to 2 days in a sealed container.
- Freezer: Freeze raw marinated steaks up to 2 months; thaw before grilling.
- Reheat: Warm sliced steak gently in a pan or microwave for 30 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Iron: 5mg
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