Authentic Gyūdon Recipe Kanto Region, Japan

Although it is described as fast food, gyūdon can hardly be considered junk food. This satiable meal, one of the most popular Japanese dishes, is consisted of fresh, thin-cut beef which is simmered in a marinade made of soy sauce, sake, rice wine mirin, sugar, and onions. Sometimes, the meat is sautéed shortly before adding the liquid ingredients, but the end result is always the same — tender, bite-sized pieces of beef topping a portion of white rice soaked in savory-sweet sauce. The sauce is sometimes made with ginger and dashi – a simple broth made from water, dried kombu (kelp) and dried bonito flakes – which gives this dish a richer flavor. Since dashi is an essential part of miso soup, many gyūdon eateries offer a complimentary bowl of miso with every portion of gyūdon, or they sell it at a very reasonable price. In gyūdon restaurants the customers can choose between three sizes: nami (normal), omori... Read more