Flame-Seared Aburi Ribeye Bites

1. 1

   Place the steak on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until just firm.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, for the sushi rice, rinse the rice under cold running water, rubbing the grains together with your fingers.

3. 3

   Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low.

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   Simmer, covered, until tender and sticky. Remove from the heat.

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   Stir the vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Stir into the rice. Cover and let cool.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, thinly slice the steak across the grain into 24 (1/4-inch-thick) slices. Transfer the steak to a zip-top bag set in a shallow dish.

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   Whisk the soy sauce, maple syrup, chili paste, and oil in a small bowl. Pour over the steak in the bag; seal the bag.

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   Chill for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.

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   For the sauce, whisk together the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and wasabi paste.

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    With wet hands, shape the rice into 24 (1-tablespoon) oval portions.

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    Drain the steak; discard the marinade. Place the steak on a foil-lined baking sheet set on a wire rack.

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    Using a kitchen torch, char the steak, turning once, until your desired doneness for the whole batch. Place 1 steak slice on each rice portion.

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    Sprinkle with furikake seasoning and serve with the sauce.

• Calories 70.76 kcal Low Source
• Protein 4.52 g Low Source
• Carbs 5.29 g Moderate
• Total Fat 3.36 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 1.33 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 14.09 mg Low Source
• Sodium 182.11 mg Moderate
• Fiber 0.03 g Low Source
• Sugar 1.35 g Low Source
• Added Sugar 0.31 g Low Source
• Calcium 6.95 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.62 mg Low Source
• Potassium 75.01 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 0.12 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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