Description
A delicious fusion dish that layers savory teriyaki beef, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice into a flavorful stack. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients makes this dish a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Teriyaki Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice for a healthier option)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- For the Pineapple:
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into rings (or use canned pineapple rings)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- For the Teriyaki Beef:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki marinade.
- Place the thinly sliced beef in the marinade, cover, and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef (reserving any extra marinade) and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- If you’d like a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- For the Rice:
- In a separate pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, green onions, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- For the Pineapple:
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pineapple rings and drizzle with honey. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and slightly golden. Remove from heat.
- Assembling the Rice Stack:
- To assemble the stacks, use a round mold or a measuring cup. Place a scoop of the rice mixture in the bottom, pressing it down gently.
- Top with a layer of teriyaki beef, followed by another layer of rice. Press down firmly to compact each layer.
- Carefully remove the mold and repeat for the remaining stacks.
- Top each stack with a caramelized pineapple ring and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of chopped bell peppers or snow peas to the rice for crunch and color.
- To make this dish even more colorful, try using a mix of colored bell peppers or serve the dish on a bed of mixed greens.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, drizzle with some sriracha sauce or add red pepper flakes to the beef marinade.
- Feel free to swap out the beef for chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg