「Japanese Beef Bowl」

Ingredients and amounts

• 1 onion
• 250g thinly sliced beef
• 1-2 scallions
• 5g white sesame seeds
• 40g mirin (or 30g cooking wine)
• 30g soy sauce
• 20g oyster sauce
• 5g sugar
• 5g dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
• 250g water (or dashi)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Peel the onion, remove the core, and cut into crescent slices.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wash the scallions and cut into 0.5cm pieces.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat a dry pan, add white sesame seeds, and shake the pan constantly until they turn light golden brown.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Blanch the beef in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.

5. 5

   Step 5

   In a bowl, mix 40g mirin (or 30g cooking wine), 30g soy sauce, 20g oyster sauce, 5g sugar, and 5g dark soy sauce (optional). You can place the bowl on a scale for accuracy.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Heat oil in a pan, add the onion, and stir-fry quickly until translucent.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Reduce heat to low, add 250g water (or dashi), then turn heat back to high and cook for 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Add the beef and the prepared sauce.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Stir all ingredients constantly for 10 minutes to prevent sticking.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Turn off the heat.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Serve the beef and sauce over steamed rice, making sure to drizzle some sauce over the rice.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted white sesame seeds.

13. 13

    Step 13

    For reheating: Microwave a single portion on high for 2-3 minutes.

14. 14

    Step 14

    For stovetop reheating: Add an extra 50ml water and stir constantly while heating.