Negimaki-Style Teriyaki Beef and Asparagus Rolls
Wafer thin beef wrapped around crisp asparagus and spring onion, pan seared and lacquered with teriyaki glaze.
Made with Teriyaki sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Lay a slice of beef on a board. Place 2 asparagus spears and a piece of spring onion across one end and roll up tightly. Repeat to make 8 rolls, using 2 slices per roll if the beef is very thin.
- 2
Dust the rolls lightly with cornflour, patting off the excess.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the rolls seam side down and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning until browned all over and the beef is cooked through.
7 min - 4
Pour in your ready made teriyaki sauce (see the base recipe) and turn the rolls for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and sticky.
1 min 30 s - 5
Cut each roll into 3 or 4 pieces on the diagonal.
- 6
Serve on the rice with the pan sauce spooned over and the sesame seeds scattered on top.
Tips
- Ask your butcher to slice beef very thinly, or part freeze a sirloin steak for 40 minutes and slice it with a sharp knife.
- Place the seam side down first so the rolls hold together.
- Swap asparagus for green beans or thin carrot sticks.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Keeps 1 day in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Slice cold in a lunchbox, or reheat until steaming hot.
Questions
Where do I find thin sliced beef?
Some Asian supermarkets sell it ready sliced as shabu shabu beef. Otherwise part freeze a sirloin or rump steak and slice it as thinly as you can.
Can I use pork or chicken?
Thin pork loin slices work well. Cook until there is no pink. Chicken is too delicate to roll and is better as strips.
More made with teriyaki sauce
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