Colorful Three-Color Soboro Donburi: A Visually Stunning and Delicious Japanese Rice Bowl
Colorful Three-Color Soboro Donburi: A Visually Stunning and Delicious Japanese Rice Bowl
How to Make Three-Color Soboro Donburi, Authentic Japanese Rice Bowl Recipe
I’ve made a Three-Color Soboro Donburi that you can quickly stir-fry and serve like a Japanese rice bowl. It’s a dish that delights both the eyes and the palate.
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls of warm rice
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 crisp cucumber
- 100g tender beef
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started on making the ‘Three-Color Soboro Donburi,’ a dish that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds! You can enjoy a gorgeous Japanese-style rice bowl right in your own home.
Step 2
First, let’s make some fluffy scrambled eggs. Crack two fresh eggs into a bowl. For extra tenderness, you can add a splash of mirin or milk. Whisk them well, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a heated pan and stir with chopsticks, breaking it up into small curds to create fluffy scrambled eggs. Be careful not to overcook; they should remain moist when removed from the heat.
Step 3
Next, we’ll prepare the delicious beef. Cut 100g of beef into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm thick. Lightly season the beef with salt and pepper. Since we’ll be mixing it with the sauce later, you don’t need to season the beef very strongly. A subtle seasoning will allow it to harmonize better with the other ingredients.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the cucumber for a refreshing crunch. Wash one cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin julienne strips. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the julienned cucumber and let it sit for about 30 minutes. This process, called salting, draws out excess moisture, making the cucumber extra crisp. After salting, rinse the cucumber lightly under running water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Now, it’s time to make the fantastic sauce that will tie all these ingredients together! In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 teaspoons of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Stir everything together until well combined. Your delicious sauce is now ready!
Step 5
Finally, it’s time to assemble the donburi by artfully arranging all the components over the rice. Prepare two bowls of warm rice. While you can mix the rice with sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt to create a seasoned rice base (sushi vinegar), today we recommend a simpler approach: simply topping plain rice with all the ingredients and the sauce. Arrange the fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed beef, and crisp cucumber attractively over the warm rice. Then, generously drizzle the sauce over everything to taste, and mix well for a delicious Three-Color Soboro Donburi! For an even richer flavor, consider adding shredded seaweed (gim) or chopped green onions as a garnish.
