Description

Misoyaki Steak Frites Skewers is a Japanese-inspired dish featuring thinly sliced ribeye marinated in a rich miso glaze, skewered and broiled to caramelized perfection. Paired with crispy shoestring fries and a savory misoyaki pan sauce, this recipe blends umami flavors with classic French technique for a unique kushiyaki experience.

Ingredients

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Misoyaki Glaze

1/3 cup sake
1/3 cup mirin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup red miso

Steak and Skewers

4 lb ribeye
8 cocktail picks (for skewering)

Shoestring Potatoes

2 russet potatoes
2–3 cups neutral oil (for frying)

Pan Sauce and Garnish

3/4 cup beef bone broth (or demi-glace)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp chives (chopped)

Instructions

Prep (Up to 24 Hours Before Serving): Begin preparations by making the misoyaki glaze and preparing the ribeye for marination.
Make the Misoyaki Glaze: Combine sake and mirin in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Reduce the liquid by one third, then whisk in sugar and red miso. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened, remove from heat, cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Prep the Ribeye: Trim all excess fat from the ribeye and slice it thinly against the grain. Place parchment paper over the strips and gently pound with a flat meat mallet to an even thickness for uniform layering.
Build the Beef Rectangle: On a plastic-wrapped cutting board, layer 9 to 10 strips vertically to form a base, then alternate horizontal layers until the stack is about 1.5 inches high. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, press evenly with a rolling pin, and freeze for 1.5 hours to set the shape.
Shape and Marinate: Unwrap the semi-frozen beef block, trim edges for a clean rectangle, and cut into 2-inch squares. Stack two squares and skewer with a cocktail pick to make 8 skewers. Brush all sides with half the misoyaki glaze, cover, and refrigerate to marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
Prepare the Shoestring Potatoes: Peel the potatoes, slice very thinly into 1/8 inch planks, then cut into matchsticks. Soak in ice water in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours to remove excess starch and crisp them up.
Fry the Potato Matchsticks: Heat neutral oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep saucepan. Drain and dry the potatoes thoroughly, then fry in batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Sear the Beef: Preheat the broiler. Sear beef skewers in a hot skillet on all sides for light browning. Transfer to a wire rack on a baking sheet, brush with additional glaze, and broil for 3 to 4 minutes to caramelize the exterior.
Prepare the Pan Sauce: Deglaze the searing skillet with beef bone broth, then stir in 3 tablespoons of reserved misoyaki glaze and rice vinegar. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble: Pour the warm pan sauce onto serving plates, lay the beef skewers atop, garnish with shoestring fries and chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Marinating the beef for 12 to 24 hours allows the miso glaze to deeply infuse flavor.
Using parchment and plastic wrap while pounding the beef ensures an even thickness and clean layers.
Soaking potatoes in ice water improves crispiness by removing excess starch.
Be sure to dry the potato matchsticks thoroughly before frying to avoid splattering oil.
Broiling after searing helps caramelize the glaze for enhanced umami and texture.
Adjust black pepper in the pan sauce to your preference for spice.

Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 12-24 hours marinating and potato soaking time)
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Broiling and Frying
Cuisine: Japanese-French Fusion

Keywords: Misoyaki, Steak skewers, Beef kushiyaki, Japanese BBQ, Shoestring fries, Miso glaze, Ribeye steak, Beef skewers, Pan sauce, Asian fusion