Saikoro Steak (サイコロステーキ) is a popular izakaya (Japanese tapas style) dish. The cubes of tenderloin are quickly pan fried on high heat until medium rare, then seasoned with a refreshing citrus soy sauce called Ponzu sauce, and finally served with grated daikon. What does “saikoro” mean? It actually means “dice”. The steak pieces are sliced into cube shapes like dice.
Watch How to Make Saikoro Steak
When you wish for a steak dinner, make this Garlic Saikoro Steak. Tender diced beef steak cooked in garlic infused oil and topped with grated daikon and ponzu soy sauce. The inspiration for this Saikoro Steak recipe came from one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in San Mateo, CA – Ginji. Since they recently stopped serving the dish, I thought it would be fun to post a recipe here. This is an extremely easy Japanese steak recipe to make and perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Before you leave for work in the morning, simply set a timer on your rice cooker to cook the rice before you get home. When do get home, straightaway make miso soup and your favorite salad. This steak doesn’t need to be marinated, so all you need to do is to cook it right before you eat. But is this Saikoro Steak flavorful enough? Of course! The combination of ponzu, grated daikon, and fried golden garlic chips is simply mind blowing. Slightly bitter daikon and citrusy ponzu sauce awaken the palate while the savory fried garlic chips and tender meat satisfy to the last bite.
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