Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
400 ml

Hot water

300 g

Beef brisket or belly

thinly sliced

1 unit

Onion

sliced

1 piece

Ginger

grated

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Usukuchi soy sauce

3 tbsp

Sake

3 tbsp

Sugar

1 pinch

Salt

2 tsp

Dashi stock granules

Step 1
~4 min

Combine hot water, dashi stock granules, and sliced onion in a pot.

Step 2
~4 min

Simmer until the onion is softened.

Step 3
~4 min

Add sake, sugar, salt, both soy sauces, and thinly sliced beef to the pot.

Step 4
~4 min

Mix well and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 5
~4 min

Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the grated ginger to the pot.

Step 7
~4 min

Simmer for another minute.

Step 8
~4 min

Taste and adjust the amount of sugar and soy sauce if needed.

Step 9
~4 min

Spoon the beef and sauce over hot rice and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust sugar and soy sauce to taste.

Serve with pickled ginger for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with miso soup and pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Pickled Vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

A popular and affordable fast food dish in Japan.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Quick Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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