Wagyu Striploin Recipe
This wagyu striploin recipe pairs rich, marbled beef with a deep dark stout teriyaki glaze and creamy wasabi-infused potatoes. Featured on CombiNation, this dish blends Japanese precision with Irish ingredients to create a luxurious small plate that highlights bold flavors, careful technique, and refined presentation.
The Inspiration
Inspired by Japan’s mastery of grilling and seasoning alongside Ireland’s celebrated stout tradition, this dish brings together two culinary identities in a harmonious way. The wagyu striploin is lightly torched to preserve its tenderness while adding subtle char, and the stout-based teriyaki introduces depth and a malty richness. The wasabi champ potatoes provide a creamy, slightly sharp contrast that balances the richness of the beef. This recipe reflects Craig Wong’s approach to fusion cuisine—elevating premium ingredients through technique, contrast, and thoughtful composition on the plate.
Ingredients
Dark Stout Teriyaki
- 1 cup (240 ml) dark stout
- 1 cup (240 ml) mirin
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- ½-inch (1.25 cm) piece ginger, grated
Wasabi Champ Potato
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared wasabi
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whipping cream
- Salt
- Oil, for frying
Wagyu Steak
- 8 ounce (227 g) Wagyu striploin steak
- Dark Stout Teriyaki
Garnish
- Sliced scallions, to garnish
- Flaky sea salt, to garnish
Special Equipment
Blowtorch, smoking gun and wood chips*, whiskey glass
Method
For the Dark Stout Teriyaki
- In a small pot, mix beer and mirin. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 15-18 minutes, until the sauce is slightly syrupy. Add soy sauce and combine. Reserve for plating.
For the Potato
- Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C).
- Bake the potatoes in the oven until tender, about 40 minutes.
- Remove and let cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, until easier to handle.
- Make 4 ‘cups’ by cutting the ends of the potatoes off about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) from the ends and scooping out the flesh (reserve) with a melon baller or a spoon. Remove and reserve flesh from the middle sections as well.
- Using a food mill or potato ricer, pass the flesh ensuring a smooth puree. Mix potato puree with cream, butter, scallions, wasabi, and salt. Transfer to a piping bag with a straight tip, keep warm.
- Measure 1-2 inches (5-10 cm) of oil in a heavy pan and heat to 375 F (190 C).
- Deep fry the potato cups for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain and keep warm.
- Before serving, pipe the potato mixture into the fried cups, serve warm.
For the Wagyu Steak/To Serve
- Slice three 1 x 2-inch (5 x 10 cm) slices of Wagyu that are 1/3-inch (10 mm) thick. Brush one side of the slices with Dark Stout Teriyaki.
- Using a blowtorch, torch the side of the steak with the teriyaki sauce for a few seconds until just starting to brown/char. Be very careful not to render the fat.
- Transfer the torched steak slices onto middle left of a serving plate, in a tight pattern to fit under a whiskey glass, fanned out and alternating raw and charred sides up. Lightly brush the tops of the torched steaks with teriyaki.
- Ignite the wood chips in a smoking gun, then use it to fill a whiskey glass with smoke. Immediately invert the glass over the torched steaks.
- Garnish the warm Wasabi Champ Potato with scallions, transfer to the middle right of a serving plate, a few inches to the right of the ‘smoker’.
- After about 30 seconds, remove the whiskey glass ‘smoker’ from the Wagyu and present immediately. Garnish with flaky sea salt.
- *For wood chips, use any you choose such as Hickory, Irish whiskey barrel, or Sencha tea
Serving Suggestions
This wagyu striploin recipe is best suited for upscale dining experiences, tasting menus, or special occasions where presentation and technique are key. Serve the dish as a composed small plate alongside light accompaniments such as pickled vegetables or a simple green salad to balance the richness of the wagyu and potatoes. A full-bodied red wine, a robust stout, or a smooth whisky pairs exceptionally well with the deep, malty flavors of the teriyaki sauce. When entertaining, focus on dramatic presentation—especially the smoking element—to create an interactive and memorable dining experience that enhances both aroma and visual appeal.