Description
Japanese Beef & Onsen Egg is a delightful dish that marries tender, marinated beef with a creamy, soft-cooked egg. This comforting meal captures the essence of Japanese home cooking, offering rich flavors and silky textures in every bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests, this recipe is both easy to prepare and beautifully presented.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz thinly sliced sirloin beef
- 2 onsen eggs (or soft-cooked eggs)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 green scallions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the onsen eggs by simmering water to about 167°F (75°C). Gently lower room-temperature eggs into the water and cook for 15-20 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, and grated ginger. Add the sliced beef and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches, about 2 minutes per side until just pink inside.
- Plate the beef attractively and crack open each onsen egg over the top.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 400mg