00:00£1.20 minutes and you've got this pepper lunch-inspired rice, sizzling beef, crispy
00:05rice bits and that legendary pepper kick that keeps people coming back for more.
00:10For a printable version of this recipe, visit my website, just google pepper rice space
00:14study to find me.
00:16Let's start by whisking together our flavour-packed sauce.
00:19We're combining 2 tablespoons of grey apple, 2 tablespoons of Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
00:26of mirin, 1 tablespoon of sake, 1 tablespoon of grey onion, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 grated
00:34garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of grey ginger, 1 teaspoon of honey,
00:421 teaspoon of Asian chicken bouillon powder, and 1 teaspoon of chilli powder.
00:48Whisk this until it's beautifully smooth.
00:51As always, all ingredients and exact measurements for this recipe can be found in the description.
00:56box below.
00:57Now here's where I've improved on the original pepper lunch concept.
01:03We're going to use half of this sauce to marinate 200g of thinly sliced beef for 10 minutes.
01:10Make sure every piece gets well coated.
01:12The original pepper rice doesn't marinate the meat, but the marinade penetrates these thin
01:18slices so quickly, infusing them with layers of flavour that develop beautifully during cooking.
01:24Those grey apple and onion aren't just for sweetness, they contain natural enzymes that help tenderise
01:31the meat, and remember, save the other half, the sauce will need it later.
01:37Time to build our masterpiece.
01:39Pack 330g of cooked rice into a bowl and turn it out directly in the centre of your large frying
01:46pan.
01:47And yes, leftover rice works perfectly here.
01:50I like to press this so it spreads out a bit, making sure to leave space around the edge
01:55for the meat to cook.
01:58Now, this is your moment to make it truly pepper rice, so don't hold back.
02:04Generously grind fresh black pepper over the rice.
02:07This is where the dish gets its name and its soul.
02:11Top your peppered rice with 50g of well-drained corn kernels, about 2 tbsp of chopped green onions,
02:18and a beautiful part of batter right on top.
02:21Now, arrange your marinated beef around the rice, creating a perfect ring that will cook
02:27evenly.
02:37Place your pan on the stove and start heating on medium.
02:41When you start to hear gentle sizzling, cover it with a lid and set a timer for exactly 5
02:47minutes.
02:48By the way, if you love this recipe, I think you'll also love my Gyudon recipe too.
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03:00Okay, it's been 5 minutes, so time to remove that lid and pour the remaining sauce over the
03:06rice.
03:06This is where all the patience pays off.
03:11Season with just a pinch of salt, then increase the heat medium-high, and start mixing everything
03:17together.
03:17The moment you pour in the sauce, you might think, wait, this seems too watery.
03:22Is my rice about to turn into mush?
03:25Take a deep breath.
03:27We're about to transform this into something amazing.
03:29Listen for the perfect sizzle.
03:31It should be gentle and consistent, not aggressive.
03:35Now, creating that crispy caramelized bottom layer, what we call Okoge in Japanese, is crucial
03:41for adding depth on umami.
03:42So, make sure you don't mix it continuously, letting it sit still occasionally allows underneath
03:48to get all crispy and flavorful.
03:55Once the moisture has evaporated, and you can smell that incredible toasty aroma, remove
04:01it from the heat.
04:03Sprinkle dried parsley all over the top for the perfectly proper color and freshness, and
04:08add another two tablespoons of chopped green onions.
04:12The dish is ready to serve directly from the pan.
04:15This is part of pepper rice's incredible charm, the communal, sizzling presentation that brings
04:21everyone together around the table.
04:24And there you have it, your own sizzling beef pepper rice that captures all the excitement
04:29of pepper lunch without battling traffic on a Tuesday night.
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04:39Ok, let's go over the ingredients one more time, and if you're ready to cook, grab the
04:44written instructions by clicking the full recipe box with a picture that's about to pop up
04:48on your screen.
04:49Here we go, the link to the full recipe is on the screen for you now, and if you want
04:53to watch more similar videos, don't miss my beef playlist popping up on your screen as
04:57well.
04:57Thanks so much for watching, and I hope to see you in the next one.
05:00Bye!
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