Pepper Lunch Recipe
A sizzling and savory Pepper Lunch recipe you can make at home in under 30 minutes! Loaded with thinly sliced beef, buttery corn rice, and a bold garlic soy sauce, this Japanese-inspired dish is perfect for fans of the popular Pepper Lunch restaurant chain.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron skillet or teppan hot plate
- 1 Spatula for mixing on the skillet
- 1 Rice cooker or pot for steamed rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese rice cooked and fluffed
- 300 grams Ribeye beef thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Sweet corn kernels canned or fresh
- 2 tbsp Butter divided
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce for sauce base
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Sugar optional for sweet touch
- 1 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Cook Japanese short-grain rice and keep it warm.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a cast iron skillet on high until very hot.
- Assemble the dish: Place the rice in the center of the skillet. Arrange beef slices around it, then top with corn, butter, and green onions.
- Add sauce: Drizzle the sauce evenly over the beef and rice.
- Sizzle and stir: Let it sizzle for 1–2 minutes, then stir everything together quickly using a spatula.
- Serve hot: Once everything is well mixed and beef is cooked through, serve immediately.
Notes
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
