Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
With its irresistible combination of slightly sweet and savory simmered beef served over rice, Gyudon is a dish that captivates many people in Japan. It is just as well-known and popular as sushi and ramen.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 11.3 oz cooked Japanese white rice
- 8.5 oz very thinly sliced beef chuck or ribeye
- 3.5 oz onion
- 0.17 oz ginger
- ⅚ cup water
Seasonings:
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- ½ Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp soy souce
Topping:
- 2 Tbsp beni shoga (red pickled ginger)
Instructions
- Cut thinly sliced beef into 2-inch (5cm) pieces. Slice onion into ¼-inch (7mm) pieces. Peel and grate ginger.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion pieces over medium heat. When they turn translucent, add the grated ginger, water, and seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce), then bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the beef slices and let them simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, skimming off any scum.
- Serve rice in each bowl and top with the mixture from the pan, including the desired amount of simmered liquid. Garnish with beni shoga to taste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is recommended to keep the rice and other ingredients (including the simmering liquid) separate from each other.
Nutrition
Calories: 839kcal
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