Japanese Beef Bowl

Directions

from Sunset Mag -- easy weeknighter.

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You can do rice in cooker. To slice beef, freeze for 30 min. before cutting. Reduce meat meals to reduce carbon footprint.

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Serves 4

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2 c. med. or short grain rice

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1 t salt

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1/3 c. soy sauce

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2 T sake

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1 small onion thinly sliced

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1 T oil

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1 lb. beef sirloin, thinly sliced

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2 T chop cilantro

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1. In 4 quart pan, bring 3 c. water to boil. Add rice and salt, cover and simmer, 15 min. Off heat, let stand, covered for 5 min., before stirring.

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2. Small pan, bring soy, sugar, sake and 3/4 water to a boil. Remove from heat and reserve.

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3. In 10 inch fry pan, over high heat, cook onion in oil, until it begins to brown, 3 - 5 minutess. Add beef and continure stirring for 2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of soy-sake sauce and stir until beef is cooked, 2 minutes longer.

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4. Divide rice among 4 bowls, Top with beef, remaining sauce, and cilantro. Serve with pickled ginger, if desired.

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