Chestnut Free Gluten Free Japanese Gyudon
This Japanese beef bowl is pure comfort food — savory, slightly sweet broth soaked into fluffy short-grain rice, topped with meltingly tender sliced beef and soft, jammy eggs. The flavor comes from a beautifully balanced combination of dashi stock, tamari, mirin, and sake, which simmer together into something deeply satisfying and restaurant-worthy. Tamari steps in for regular soy sauce here, making the whole dish naturally gluten free without any compromise on that rich, umami-forward taste. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a clean, straightforward win — every ingredient is simple and easy to verify, with no hidden sauces or complex pantry items that might sneak in unwanted allergens. The optional toppings of pickled red ginger, sesame seeds, and scallions add brightness and texture that really elevate each bowl. It comes together in one skillet after the rice is going, which means minimal cleanup and maximum payoff on a weeknight.
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4 servings
For the rice
- 2 cups japanese short-grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups water
For the beef
- 1 ¼ lb beef ribeye or beef chuck, very thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch)
- 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
For the broth
- 1 cup dashi stock (gluten free)
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
For serving
- 4 large eggs (optional)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only) (optional)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- pickled red ginger (beni shoga), for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice in a medium saucepan under cold water, swirling and draining 3–4 times until the water runs mostly clear. Add 2 1/2 cups fresh water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and cook, covered, for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, still covered, for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the rice cooks, combine the dashi stock, tamari, mirin, sake, and sugar in a large skillet or wide saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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