A Japanese favourite, both in the home and on-the-go. This beef and rice bowl is a common convenience food that marries the sweetness of onions with the savoury seasonings and fatty ribeye beef all in one bowl. Best of all this dish is easy to make and can satisfy the hungriest of cravings.
To make the dashi flavouring: In a 2 cup measuring cup, combine dashi broth, sake, mirin, soy sauce, chili sesame oil, and ginger. Mix to combine.
To make the gyudon: Heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat and add half of the dashi flavouring to the pan, along with half of the onions. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until onions are softened. (Note: If you want to any of the Optional Add-ins, add half of them in at the 5 minute mark. Cover the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.)
Reduce to medium-low, uncover the pan and add half of the ribeye. Spread the ribeye slices around the pan to evenly cook. Cook covered, while stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 to 8 minutes. If needed add a tablespoon of water to ensure the level of liquid is maintained.
Using a skimmer, remove the “froth” that develops at the top of the liquid and discard.
Reduce to low, uncover and add half of the beaten eggs. Spread the egg throughout the pan, cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the eggs are almost set but still runny.
Using chopsticks or a rubber spatula, run the utensil around the frying pan to loosen the egg. Pour the beef and egg mixture over the steamed rice.
Garnish with 1 raw egg yolk, drizzle of chili sesame oil, green onions, beni shoga, and shichimi.
Repeat steps 2 to 7 for the other portion.
Enjoy!