Gyudon
Healthy and delicious, Gyudon is a perfect dish for toddlers to enjoy! This simple and easy-to-prepare Japanese rice bowl dish is made with beef, onions, soy sauce and other seasonings, and is a great way to introduce your toddler to Asian flavors. Not only is Gyudon a tasty meal, but it’s also packed with essential proteins and vitamins to keep your little one healthy and happy. Check out our blog for more toddler-friendly recipes from around Australia!
General Information
Servings: 4 Keywords: beef, onion, rice, gyudon Calories: 300 kcal Protein: 10 g Carbs: 43 g Fats: 10 g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 500g thinly sliced beef (sirloin or tenderloin)
- 2 medium onions, finely sliced
- 50 ml of vegetable oil
- 4 bowls of cooked steamed rice
- 4 tbs of soy sauce
- 2 tbs of mirin
- 2 tbs of sake
Directions
- Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and stir fry until they are lightly browned and softened, about 7 minutes.
- Joke: “Onions + heat = smiles!”
- Add the beef into the pan and stir fry until it is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sake and stir fry for about a minute until the beef is completely coated with the sauce.
- Joke: “Don’t forget the secret ingredient: a kiss from mom!”
- Serve the beef gyudon over the steamed rice.
Recommended Sides
- Pickled vegetables
- Fresh vegetables
- Miso soup
- Salad
Joke: “Bon appetit! You will happy you ate it!”
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