Japanese-style Gyu-Steak Donburi (Rib-eye Rice Bowl) 🥩♨️

[aurora]

Traveling in Japan really introduced me to a lot of different foods, and they are all very delicious – 'oishii' in Japanese. I once had steak donburi, and it really hooked me, so I recreated that dish at home. Though it doesn’t have the same taste as the one I had in Japan, it will suffice my cravings for now. And I want to share this recipe, just in case you are interested in how I make it at home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb steak ribeye
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 cups rice cooked
• 1 scallion chopped for garnish
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
• wasabi to taste

Sauce

• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp sake
• 3 tbsp mirin or cooking wine
• 1/4 medium onion thinly sliced
• 2 whole thai chili peppers optional
• pinch of bonito flakes optional

Instructions

• Remove the steak from the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking. Season with salt on both sides and set aside. If you don't have enough time, take the steak out 30 minutes and set it aside to come to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper right before cooking.
• While the steak is resting, wash and cook your rice in the rice cooker or stove top.
• Thinly slice the onions and remove the stems from the thai chili peppers. Chop the scallions for garnish. Set aside.
• Combine the soy sauce, sugar, sake, mirin, and bonito flakes. Mix well.
• In a pan, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Season the steak on both sides with black pepper. If you didn't season your steak with salt earlier, season it now with the black pepper.
• When the pan is hot and smoking, add the steak and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare or until your red doneness. Remove from pan and let the steak rest for least 10 minutes.
• In the same pan, add the sauce mixture, onions, and Thai chili peppers. Simmer the sauce and reduce for about 1 to 2 minutes then strain.
• Place about 1 cup of rice into a bowl and shape the top into a dome shape. Slice the steak to your desired thickness and place it on top of the rice.
• Crack an egg and separate the white and the egg yolk. Place the yolk in the center of the bowl.
• Using a spoon, drizzle a few spoonfuls of the reduced sauce over the steak. Garnish with chopped scallions, and wasabi, and enjoy!

( ๑ ˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و ♡ I hope you enjoy this recipe with your friends and family who love Japanese foods.

 

[maltchaseal]

Even if it doesn't perfectly capture the one you had in Japan, it's awesome that you recreated it at home to satisfy your cravings Everything looks so flavorful .. gotta try this for a taste of Japan at home! Thanks for sharing!

 

[aurora]

Even if it doesn't perfectly capture the one you had in Japan, it's awesome that you recreated it at home to satisfy your cravings Everything looks so flavorful .. gotta try this for a taste of Japan at home! Thanks for sharing!

I couldn't agree more! It's incredibly rewarding to recreate this dishes at home. The effort definitely pays off when you get to enjoy a taste of Japan right in your own kitchen. I'm glad you found the recipe inspiring, and I hope you enjoy trying it out for yourself! ᥫ᭡

 

[Cora_Bates]

I'm drooling just reading the title! There's something about the richness of rib-eye steak paired with perfectly cooked rice that's so satisfying. I'm definitely bookmarking this recipe for my next cooking adventure!

 

[Kath_]

Japanese-style Gyu-Steak Donburi: Because sometimes, your bowl of rice deserves a steakhouse upgrade with a side of pure happiness!