Looking for a tasty snack to spice up your meal? Wagamama’s Beef Fillet Crispy Otsumami is a perfect pick! This side dish features tender crispy beef slices with a bold spicy sauce, making it a standout on the Wagamama menu. Available across Wagamama UK locations, it’s ideal for foodies craving Japanese cuisine and savory otsumami. With 493 calories, it’s a flavorful treat that fits into a balanced diet. Curious about its calorie burn time or what makes this beef otsumami so special? Let’s explore why this Japanese snack is a must-try for your next visit!

Important Ingredients to make the Dish

• Beef fillet slices – tender, lean, and high-quality cut
• Cornflour or potato starch – for a light crispy coating
• Soy sauce – base of the spicy sauce, adds umami
• Chili paste or fresh red chilies – gives heat and spice
• Garlic (minced) – for aroma and depth
• Ginger (grated) – adds warmth and sharpness
• Mirin or sugar – balances the spice with sweetness
• Rice vinegar or lime juice – adds acidity and freshness
• Vegetable oil – for frying the beef slices

Calories

An average of 2100 kcal (8600 kJ) is required for normal weight maintenance. Calculated for the UK.

Calorie Burn Time

To burn 493 calories, you’d need:

• 49 minutes of jogging
• 66 minutes of cycling
• 74 minutes of brisk walking

Activity-wise Calorie Burn Time (for 493 calories)

Pros and Cons

Beef Fillet Crispy Otsumami is a flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender beef fillet slices, fried to a crispy texture and coated in a spicy, umami-rich sauce. It’s designed as a small plate or snack, known in Japanese cuisine as “otsumami.” Here’s a closer look at its strengths and limitations:

Pros

• High-quality protein from beef supports muscle repair and satiety.
• Crispy texture with bold flavor from chili, garlic, and soy-based sauce.
• Rich in iron and B12, essential for red blood cell production.
• Satisfying and energizing, suitable as a small meal or protein-rich snack.
• Visually appealing with garnishes like sesame seeds and spring onions

Cons

• High in sodium, due to soy sauce and other savory seasonings.
• Moderate to high fat content, depending on frying oil and portion size.
• Contains allergens such as soy, sesame, and possibly gluten.
• Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
• Fried preparation may not align with low-fat dietary preferences

Nutrition

Eating well is key to staying healthy every day, and the foods you choose have a big impact on how you feel and function. To fuel your body properly, focus on picking meals with a good mix of vitamins, minerals, and other essentials. See how this dish stacks up in the chart below (amounts in grams).

Allergies

For those who suffer from allergies, you need to take all precautions and it is important to scrutinize the composition of the dish. Read below for a list of allergenic foods found in the dish

• Soy
• Gluten
• Sesame
• Wheat
• Sulphites
• Garlic

Price

 £9.99