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Pineapple Beef Teriyaki
Pineapple Beef Teriyaki reads umami 8.5, richness 7.3 and salinity 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Vietnamese main, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.5 · Richness 7.3 · Salinity 5.7 · Funk & Ferment 3.1 · Sweetness 1.9 · Sourness 1.7 · Earthy 1.6 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Nutty 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8
What's in it (4)
- 1 1/2 lb. marinated beef tenderloin, cut in strips (marinated in Teriyaki Marinade)
- 6 lb. fresh vegetables, diced large (cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, pea pods, mushrooms)
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- soy sauce (as needed)
Time & effort: about 45 min (25 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 92.9 kcal, 5.4 g protein, 6 g fat, 5.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (6 steps)
- Heat wok or large skillet.
- Add 1/4 cup vegetable and beef; cook until just done.
- Remove meat from wok.
- Add vegetables and cook until done, but still crisp.
- Return meat to wok and season with soy sauce.
- Serve over Polynesian fried rice.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.