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Classic Gyudon
Traditional dish · Japanese
A quintessential Japanese comfort food, Gyudon features thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over a bowl of steamed rice. This classic version emphasizes the traditional balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- Beef (ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced)400g
- Yellow Onion1 large
- Cooked Japanese short-grain rice4 servings
- Dashi stock200ml
- Soy sauce60ml
- Mirin60ml
- Sake30ml
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Ginger (grated)1 tsp
- Pickled red ginger (beni shoga)for garnish
- Shichimi togarashifor garnish
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Wateras needed
Steps
- 1
Thinly slice the yellow onion into wedges.
- 2
In a pan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced onions to the simmering sauce and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan. Gently separate the slices and simmer until the beef is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
- 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 6
Serve the beef and onion mixture generously over bowls of hot steamed Japanese rice.
- 7
Garnish with pickled red ginger (beni shoga) and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi.
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