Beef Ojyu is a delicious Japanese dish cooked in a special clay pot. It has thin beef, veggies, and fluffy rice all cooked together, making a tasty blend of flavours and smells.
In this blog, I will share with you a Beef Ojyu Recipe that is super easy and delicious.
What Beef Ojyu Tastes Like
Beef Ojyu is full of umami flavour. The beef is tender and savoury, melting in your mouth. The veggies add a refreshing crunch and go perfectly with the meat. Eating Beef Ojyu is a real treat for your taste buds and makes you feel happy.
I first tried Beef Ojyu during a trip to Tokyo. I smelled the amazing dish while walking around the city.
I was curious and decided to try it in a cozy restaurant. It was love at first bite! The delicious flavours of the beef and the warmth of the dish made me feel at home in the busy city.
Ingredients To Make Beef Ojyu
- Thinly sliced beef (sirloin or rib eye) = 1/2 lb
- Large onion (sliced) = 1
- Soy sauce = 3 tablespoon
- Mirin (sweet rice wine) = 3 tablespoon
- Sake (Japanese rice wine) = 2 tablespoon
- Sugar = 2 tablespoon
- Dashi (Japanese soup stock) = 1/2 cup
- Japanese rice (cooked) = 2 cups
- Green onions (thinly sliced) = 2
- Eggs = 2
- Vegetable oil = 1 teaspoon
Steps Involved In Making Beef Ojyu
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi. Set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Cook onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced beef to skillet, and cook until browned (3-5 minutes).
- Pour soy sauce mixture over beef and onions, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- In a separate pan, cook eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
- Place cooked rice in a bowl, top with beef and onions.
- Optionally, pour the remaining sauce over rice and beef.
- Add cooked egg on top and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
- Your delicious beef ojyu is now ready to be enjoyed!
Recipe Tips
- Use thinly sliced beef for quicker cooking and a tender result.
- Cook the vegetables just right, so they still have a slight crunch for added texture.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds on your Beef Ojyu for an extra nutty taste.
What To Serve With Beef Ojyu
Miso Soup: A perfect match for Beef Ojyu, miso soup adds a nice contrast to the strong flavours. It has a comforting and slightly tangy taste.
Edamame: These young green soybeans are steamed and lightly salted, making a healthy and tasty side dish. They go well with the rich flavour of Beef Ojyu.
Pickled Vegetables: Tangy and crunchy, pickled veggies cleanse your palate and let you enjoy the beef’s succulent taste.
FAQs
Can I use other meats instead of beef?
Yes, chicken or pork works fine in this dish.
How long does it take to cook Beef Ojyu?
You can prepare and cook it in about 15 minutes, so it’s a quick and satisfying meal.
Storage
Keep any leftover Beef Ojyu in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave when you want to enjoy it again.
Concluding Remarks!
Beef Ojyu is a must-try dish that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Its simplicity and rich flavours will make it a favourite in your kitchen.
Bring the taste of Japan into your home with this mouth-watering Beef Ojyu recipe. Your family and friends will love it, and you’ll enjoy the warm feeling of Japan with every bite!
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Beef Ojyu Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Thinly sliced beef (sirloin or rib eye)
- 1 Large onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 tablespoon Sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1/2 cup Dashi (Japanese soup stock)
- 2 cups Japanese rice (cooked)
- 2 Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi. Set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Cook onions until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced beef to skillet, and cook until browned (3-5 minutes).
- Pour soy sauce mixture over beef and onions, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- In a separate pan, cook eggs sunny-side up or over-easy.
- Place cooked rice in a bowl, top with beef and onions.
- Optionally, pour the remaining sauce over rice and beef.
- Add cooked egg on top and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
- Your delicious beef ojyu is now ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for quicker cooking and a tender result.
- Cook the vegetables just right, so they still have a slight crunch for added texture.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds on your Beef Ojyu for an extra nutty taste.
