Beef bowl (Gyu-don) with Furikake
A beef bowl with furikake is a delicious and popular Japanese dish known as gyudon. It typically consists of thinly sliced beef cooked with onions in a flavorful sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice and garnished with furikake. Furikake is a Japanese seasoning blend that typically includes dried seaweed, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, and other ingredients.
To make a beef bowl with furikake, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced beef (such as ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cooked rice
- Furikake (Japanese seasoning)
Here's a basic recipe to guide you through the process:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until it is no longer pink.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and onions in the pan. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Continue cooking for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Remove the pan from heat.
To serve:
- Place a portion of cooked rice in a bowl.
- Spoon the beef and onion mixture over the rice.
- Sprinkle furikake generously over the top.
You can adjust the seasonings and toppings according to your preference. Some people like to add a soft-boiled egg, pickled ginger, or green onions as additional toppings. Enjoy your delicious beef bowl with furikake!