Colm O'Gorman: A Japanese comfort-food fave - Gyudon, a beef & rice bowl

I love to order this ‘tsuyudakudakudaku’ — which means ‘dripping with soupiness’ — to ensure I get lots and lots of broth

Gyudon is a beef rice bowl, consisting of very thinly sliced beef cooked with fried onions in a mildly sweet broth made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, dashi, and fresh grated ginger served over plump cooked sushi rice

Steak and onions are a classic combination, used in recipes in many different countries. In Japan, they form the basis of a classic comfort food dish. 

Gyudon is a beef rice bowl, consisting of very thinly sliced beef cooked with fried onions in a mildly sweet broth made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, dashi, and fresh grated ginger served over plump cooked sushi rice. It is very quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious.