Ahhh yes 🍖🔥 Sticky Glazed Meat Cubes—sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized, like a bite-sized flavor bomb. Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing recipe.
🍖 Sticky Glazed Meat Cubes
Ingredients (makes ~4 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) beef, pork, or chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- Salt & black pepper
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2–3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4–1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Optional garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep meat
- Season meat cubes lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sear meat on all sides until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make glaze
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 sec.
- Add soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 1–2 min until slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Coat meat
- Return meat cubes to the pan.
- Toss continuously to coat meat in glaze.
- Simmer 3–5 min until meat is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
4️⃣ Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Pro Tips
- Sticky perfection: let glaze reduce slowly—too thin won’t cling, too thick may burn.
- Flavor balance: adjust honey vs. vinegar to taste for sweet-sour harmony.
- Make ahead: meat can be marinated 30–60 min before cooking for extra flavor.
- Crispier exterior: sear in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
I can also give a “super sticky, caramelized, bite-sized meat cubes” version with brown sugar and hoisin glaze that’s ultra-glossy, like a restaurant-style Asian appetizer 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
