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Gyudon with Kimchi and Onsen Tamago

Asian, Beef, Main Dish

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This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal.

This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal. | RotiNRice.com

Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish. Hot steaming rice is place in the bowl topped with fish, meat, or vegetables. The flavorful meat and vegetable juices are absorbed into the rice making it all the more tasty. The toppings need not be fancy. In fact, a simple soft cooked egg drizzled with soy sauce makes a very tasty topping.

Gyudon (Beef Bowl)

Beef donburi also known as Gyudon (Beef Bowl) is very popular in Japan. You can find this fast and inexpensive dish at chain stores across the country. The beef is typically cooked with onions, soy sauce, mirin, sake, dashi, and sugar giving it a mildly sweet flavor. Egg is commonly added. Beni shoga (pickled red ginger) and shichimi togarashi (seven flavor chili pepper) are good accompaniments. A bowl of Miso Soup completes the meal.

This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal. | RotiNRice.com

Half Boiled Eggs)

When I was a kid, Mom often made Half Boiled Eggs (soft cooked eggs) for breakfast. These were very soft eggs with runny whites and yolks. Fresh brown eggs were placed in a large enamel mug and boiling water poured over to cover the eggs. The lid was placed on the mug and the eggs sat in the hot water bath for 6 to 7 minutes. As soon as the timer went off, the water was drained and the eggs cracked into individual serving bowls. They were then seasoned with a little soy sauce and pepper and served immediately with toast. I remember eating this quite often until I eventually outgrew it. Please note that 6 to 7 minutes may be sufficient in the tropics but over here where it is much cooler, the eggs need to sit for 7 to 8 minutes.

Onsen Tamago (Hot Spring Eggs)

Onsen Tamago (hot spring eggs), on the other hand, have firmer egg whites and yolks but they are still soft and creamy. Originally these eggs are slow cooked in baskets lowered into the hot springs. As the temperature in the hot springs is more or less constant, only the timing need to be monitored. Making these at home can be a little tricky as the temperature and timing has to be just right. There are various methods but the easiest and fastest is to use the same method as soft cooked eggs by increasing the time to 11 or 12 minutes instead. The egg in the pictures was a little soft as the water did cool slightly with the lid off while I took pictures. ๐Ÿ™

This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal. | RotiNRice.com

To complete my donburi, I added a side of Napa Cabbage Kimchi to the bowl. The spicy kimchi was a nice counterpoint to the beef and egg.

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This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal. | RotiNRice.com

Gyudon with Kimchi and Onsen Tamago

This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Linda Ooi

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb sirloin steak (cut into thin slices) (450g)
  • 2 onions (cut into thinly slices)
  • ยผ cup soy sauce (60ml)
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • ยผ cup water (60ml)
  • ยฝ tsp dashi
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 large eggs

Serve with

  • 4 cups cooked short grain rice (preferably hot and steaming)
  • 1 cup Napa cabbage kimchi
  • Slice green onions to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring eggs out of the refrigerator. Rinse with warm water from faucet and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes for them to come to room temperature. Mix together soy sauce, mirin, sake, hondashi, and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large pan. Fry onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add beef and fry for another 2 minutes. Pour in soy sauce mixture. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes. Skim off any scum appearing on the surface. Turn off heat.
  • While beef is cooking, cook the eggs. Fill a medium sized saucepan with water enough to submerge eggs. Bring water to boil. Turn off stove. Gently lower eggs into hot water. Do not cover. Allow eggs to cook in hot water for 11 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Divide cooked rice into 4 bowls. Pile cooked beef and kimchi onto rice. Crack one cooked egg into each bowl. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Calories: 630kcal
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This flavorful Gyudon (Beef Bowl) topped with simmered beef, soft cooked egg, and cabbage kimchi makes a delicious and comforting meal. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! ๐Ÿ˜Ž


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  1. Belinda @zomppa says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I just adore eggs…and dishes like this!! So full of flavor!

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  2. Lindsey@Lindselicious says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    This looks delicious Biren! I love Kim chee, eggs and rice together, it’s such a comforting meal. I have to try cooking eggs this way, I normally just always fry it but I bet I would like this since I love soft boiled eggs.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 7:51 am

      It has been a while since I ate soft boiled eggs but I tried this a few times just to get the timing right and I must say that I really do like it. I have had more than my quota for tlast week and this week. Will have to wait a while before indulging again.

      Reply
  3. Nami @ Just One Cookbook says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    What a yummy Gyudon! I really want to live in your house Biren. Your kids are so lucky trying different kinds of food. Gyudon sounds like a perfect dinner here in SF… SO COLD!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 7:55 am

      Nami, it will be fun if you live close by and we can cook together and sample each others’ dishes. Donburis are great and my boys love them especially katsudon. I think I need to make that next. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  4. pigpigscorner says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy! I like how you served it with kimchi too. Perfect one bowl meal!

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    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 7:56 am

      The kimchi is a perfect counterpoint to the gyuniku. Adds a little spice to the dish. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Roxan says

    May 16, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Yum, I love donburi! Oyakodon is my favorite ๐Ÿ™‚ I haven’t had it in a while. Have you seen those special donburi ladles? I want to get one of those.

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    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 7:59 am

      Oyakodon is very tasty. I like it too. Yes, I do have those ladles, plastic as well as wooden ones. I bought mine in Japan but I have seen it here. You will probably be able to find it at Daiso. Since you are in CA, you can try Japan Town when you visit San Francisco.

      Reply
  6. Anncoo says

    May 17, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Simple and delicious! I would like to have this for my lunch or dinner. The weather here is super hot!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 8:02 am

      The weather is warming up very slowly here this year. Usually the heater is turned off by late March or early April. This year we had to leave it on as we had frost on Monday, 5/16! It is supposed to be nice and sunny this week….woohoo!

      Reply
  7. tigerfish says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:10 am

    I ate half-boiled egg for breakfast too when I was younger and I love it till today. It is the runny yolk I love…

    Reply
  8. Peggy says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    I just love anything that includes a soft egg like this! Everything in that bowl looks so yummy!

    Reply
  9. Joanne says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Imagining that super flavorful beef next to that intense kimchi has my mouth watering! What a delicious bowl!

    Reply
  10. Blackswan says

    May 17, 2011 at 7:16 am

    It’s interesting to see the word Onsen Tamago. I thought you bought the eggs from some hotspring resort. Hahaha! Both of us are fans of Japanese cuisine ๐Ÿ™‚ Love it!

    Biren, so sorry your comment on Mouth-watering Thai-style Seabass has disappeared together with my post. Don’t know what happened, but I’ve reposted the recipe. Sigh!

    Reply
    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 8:05 am

      If only we have a hotspring resort here… I guess we are both fans of Japanese food. I also enjoy preparing them.

      Sorry to hear about your missing post. Must have happened when blogger was down for quite a while a few days back.

      Reply
  11. Nasi Lemak Lover says

    May 17, 2011 at 7:30 am

    Wow, this look so yummy, really a comfort meal.

    Reply
  12. penny aka jeroxie says

    May 17, 2011 at 8:17 am

    YOu seem that you did a good job with the egg.

    Reply
  13. Pudding Pie Lane says

    May 17, 2011 at 8:39 am

    Oh my, the colours in this look amazing. I love kimchi! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Hyosun Ro says

    May 17, 2011 at 9:16 am

    I love how you serve this Japanese dish with kimchi. You know we Koreans eat kimchi with everything – even spaghetti. Your gyudon looks delicious too.

    Reply
  15. Jasmine says

    May 17, 2011 at 11:08 am

    OMG you made this! is soooooo lovely and mouthwatering! (: (:

    Reply
  16. Adora's Box says

    May 17, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    All the things I love in one bowl. Love kimchi, love gyudon and love coddled eggs the most. Beautiful pictures. They make me feel hungry.

    Reply
  17. Faith says

    May 17, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Such a beautiful rice bowl dish with so many different flavors! Looks very comforting and delicious, Biren!

    Reply
  18. Lyndsey says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I have always wanted to try this, your photos are a great help. I have never been able to eat jiggly eggs, but no problem I’ll just let it cook longer ๐Ÿ˜€ I do have some vintage egg cups that have a small end for hard boiled and turn it over to a larger cup for soft boiled eggs. I remember watching my mom dip her toast into it.

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    • Biren says

      May 17, 2011 at 9:00 pm

      I have not had those “jiggly” eggs for a while and I was craving them. They really are quite delicious. I do like eggs but try to limit my intake because of the cholesterol.

      I would love to see your vintage cups. How fun that they can do double duty. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  19. pachecopatty says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Hi Biren, your dish is so appealing with all the various components and I think the soft cooked egg for a sauce just makes it;-) I have never tried kimchi, now I’m curious!

    Reply
  20. torviewtoronto says

    May 17, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    yummy kimchi on this lovely colourful presentation

    Reply
  21. Rebecka says

    May 17, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Biren, My mouth is watering looking at that delicious bowl of Gyudon! I just visited my favorite Korean restaurant and had some delicious kimchi. It’s the only restaurant I’ve found in Colorado that makes it the way I like it….however, I don’t get out much!!lol Beautiful dish!

    Reply
  22. kristy says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:08 am

    Your kimchi look so red! I can’t have it too hot. Just made a batch and is ready to be used. Medium hot! Japanese & Korean people are both eat very very healthy food. They seldom eat deep fried food especially the Korean, and that’s what make their skin so silky fair. Hope you’re having a great day.
    kristy

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  23. Magic of Spice says

    May 24, 2011 at 1:39 am

    What a great dish with so many wonderful flavors…you always introduce me to something new to me ๐Ÿ™‚ I love the preparation of the egg itself, love this ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  24. Cindi says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Another fantastic recipe!! So much hard work, Biren, to bring us all this wonderfulness. Thanks you.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      June 27, 2013 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you Cindi for your kind words. It is much appreciated. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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