Japanese Beef Gyudon
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Japanese Beef Gyudon
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Prep Time
4 minsCook Time
4-5 minsFree Time
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Gyudon is an ultra-comforting Japanese classic, featuring thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory soy-mirin sauce and served over steamed rice. The semi-poached egg yolks create a rich, savory sauce that melds perfectly with the tender beef.
It’s important to use very thinly sliced beef for this recipe! The thicker the slices, the more chance you’ll have a tough and chewy result. We recommend purchasing pre-packaged sliced beef in your local Asian grocer, or asking your local butcher for help!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- ¼ cup (60ml) mirin
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dashi powder
- ½ cup (60g) thinly sliced white onion
- 4 oz (115g) very thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 1-2 large egg yolks (optional)
- 2 cups of cooked rice, for serving
Preparation
- Add the water, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, dashi powder, and sliced onion to the Anyday and stir to combine.
- Cover with the lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until the liquid comes to a boil and the onions begin to soften.
- Add the sliced beef, nestle it into the broth, and continue cooking in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the beef is almost fully cooked
- Allow the beef to rest for 1-2 minutes. Serve over steamed rice and top with a raw yolk, if desired.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Top with thinly sliced scallions.
- Add sliced fresh ginger to the cooking liquid for extra flavor.
- Try it with a poached egg instead of raw yolk.
Recipe notes
- You can find sliced sirloin in any Asian market, or slice it yourself! Allow the sirloin to firm up in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to slicing.
- If you cannot find dashi, feel free to omit it from the recipe.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
