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Hawaii-Style Meat Jun Recipe Served with Rice and Dipping Sauce

Meat Jun Recipe

Hawaii-Style Meat Jun is a popular local dish with Korean origins. Thinly slice beef is marinated, then dipped in flour and egg, and fried. Soooo delicious!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Knife
  • Tongs
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Plate
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank steak tenderized see notes
  • 1 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 cup Japanese or Hawaiian soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 stalks green onion chopped

Instructions

  • Place meat slices in a container, mix marinade ingredients, and pour over the meat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    Flank steak slices being marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, sugar, and mirin inside a clear bowl, ready for refrigeration to absorb all the rich flavors.
  • Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic, and green onions in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Pour flour onto a plate. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Dip each meat slice in flour (shake off excess), then dip in egg.
    A preparation setup showing a plate of flour, a bowl of beaten eggs, and thinly sliced marinated flank steak arranged in an organized workspace, ready for coating and frying.
  • Pour about ½-inch of oil into your pan and heat over medium-high.
    A large non-stick skillet with oil being heated over medium-high heat, prepared for frying the flour and egg-coated meat jun slices to golden perfection.
  • Fry each slice for 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
    Thin slices of marinated beef sizzling in a hot skillet, frying to a crisp golden-brown in oil, with bubbles rising around the edges of the meat.
  • Pair the meat jun with hot rice and dipping sauce. Cut with a fork and knife or scissors to eat like in Hawaii!
    A beautifully plated serving of meat jun with hot white rice, garnished with green onions and served alongside a tangy dipping sauce, offering a complete Hawaii-style meal experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 56g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 346mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 23mg