Gyudon
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It's crazy how good and fast and cheap gyudon can be in Japan... I think we paid $4 for the best bowl I had there, and it was at one of those small shops where all the salaryman would come in, swallow a bowl in a minute, and leave. Incredible.
The ingredients seemed pretty common, so I wanted to give a try at making it at home. Admittedly not as good (probably related to quality of meat and a low + slow cook time), but it definitely hit the spot for the gyudon craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye (picked up a pack from the Asian grocery mart meant for sukiyaki)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 tsp hondashi
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp sake (I only had cooking wine on hand)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
Methodology
Slice up the onion and chop the green onion for prep.
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In a pan over medium-high heat, combine the dashi, water, sake, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil with the lid on, so nothing evaporates away.
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Once boiled, add the onions to soften.
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Add the beef and cook until no longer pink.
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Serve over rice and garnish with green onion.
Results
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Super speedy and delicious meal, and I wish I could make this more often, but sliced ribeye is a bit pricey here...
Would definitely make again! I think I'll keep a reserve pack of the beef in the freezer that I can whip out and defrost for when I know I'm in a lazy mood but just want some sweet and savory protein and carbs.