Sashimi-Style Wagyu Beef Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
• 1 lb (450g) high-quality Wagyu beef, thinly sliced (preferably ribeye or tenderloin)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in ice water for 10 minutes
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• Optional: 1/4 cup thinly sliced jalapeño for added spice

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

• Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the Wagyu beef.

Prepare the Beef:

• Pat the thinly sliced Wagyu beef dry with paper towels. Lightly season the beef slices with the green tea rubs, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Prepare the Dressing:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.

Assemble the Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion (drained from ice water), radishes, cucumber, and jalapeño slices (if using). Toss with half of the prepared dressing.
• Arrange the seasoned Wagyu beef slices on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the beef and vegetables.

Garnish and Serve:

• Sprinkle the salad with chopped fresh cilantro, chopped mint, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Serve the Sashimi-Style Wagyu Beef Salad immediately, enjoying the delicate flavors of the high-quality beef combined with the refreshing vegetables and the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.