Jul 14 2026
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Wagyu Beef Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Tataki style, rolled daikon, seaweed glaze, frozen Korean pepper

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Ingredients

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Wagyu Beef

Method

Preparation of Wagyu Beef

  1. 1

    Season the Beef

    Sprinkle the Wagyu beef tenderloin with sea salt and black pepper. Let it rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes to absorb the seasoning.

  2. 2

    Sear the Beef

    In a pan, heat sesame oil over high heat. Once hot, sear the beef on all sides for about 1-2 minutes per side until a nice crust forms. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Chill the Beef

    Wrap the seared beef in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm it up for slicing.

Preparation of Daikon and Seaweed

  1. 4

    Prepare Daikon

    Using a mandoline slicer, slice the daikon into thin sheets. You will need enough slices to wrap around the beef.

  2. 5

    Prepare Seaweed Glaze

    In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and frozen Korean pepper to create the glaze. Stir until well combined.

  3. 6

    Prepare Nori Sheets

    Cut the nori seaweed sheets into strips that are approximately 5 cm wide.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Roll the Beef

    Once the beef is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Lay the daikon sheets flat and place the beef in the center. Roll the daikon tightly around the beef.

  2. 8

    Wrap with Nori

    Take the rolled daikon and wrap it with the nori strips. Ensure it is tightly wrapped to hold the shape.

  3. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled daikon and beef into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the seaweed glaze over the top before serving.

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