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Gyudon Recipe

ingredients

  • 100g thinly sliced beef
  • : 1/4 of a medium onion, thinly sliced.
  • 1/2 cup (or water with 1/2 tsp dashi powder).
  • Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp.
  • Mirin: 1 tbsp (sweet rice wine).
  • Sake: 1 tbsp (or dry white wine).
  • Sugar: 1/2 tsp.

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies: Thinly slice 1/4 of an onion into half-moons.
  2. Mix the Base: In a small pan, combine 1/2 cup dashi, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1/2 tsp sugar.
  3. Boil the Sauce: Bring the liquid mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Soften Onions: Add the onions to the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer for 3–5 minutes until they are soft.
  5. Cook the Beef: Add 100g of thinly sliced beef to the pan, spreading the pieces out so they cook evenly.
  6. Simmer Briefly: Simmer for just 2–3 minutes until the beef is no longer pink; avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
  7. Assemble: Pour the beef, onions, and all the savory sauce over a large bowl of steamed rice and serve immediately.