Japanese Beef and Rice (Beef Takikomi Gohan)

Step 1

Wash rice and prepare for it as per How to Cook rice The Japanese Way up to the steps just before cooking. Reduce the amount of water in the pan by 50ml. (note 3)

Step 2

If the beef slices are large, cut them into about 4cm x 7cm / 1½“ x 3" strips.

Step 3

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.

Step 4

Add ginger to the pan and cook for 30 seconds or so, then add the beef.

Step 5

Sauté the beef, separating each slice, until most of the beef slices turns brown.

Step 6

Add the Flavouring ingredients to the pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 7

Drain the sauce from the pan into a measuring cup, leaving the beef in the pan. You should have about 50ml of the sauce (note 4).

Step 8

Add the sauce to the pan with the rice and mix, ensuring that the colour of the liquid is even.

Step 9

Place the beef on the rice spreading gently to cover the surface of the rice.

Step 10

Cook the rice as per the instructions in How To Cook Rice The Japanese Way.

Step 11

When mixing the rice, ensure that the beef pieces are evenly scattered. Serve while hot.