Japanese Ponzu Beef Donburi Rice Bowl

Ease:: Simple
Serves:: 2
Prep time:: 10 minutes
Cook time:: 10 minutes
Total time:: 20 minutes

This ponzu beef donburi recipe adds a touch of citrus to an otherwise savoury one bowl meal, for just a hint of acidity. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

200g thinly sliced beef

200-250g bean sprouts

100g pea shoots

400g cooked Japanese rice

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp mirin

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp yuzu citrus juice

2 tbsp sesame paste

pinch of shichimi chilli pepper (optional)

Method

Cook the bean sprouts and pea shoots: bring a pot of water to the boil. Add a sprinkle of salt, then simmer 250g bean sprouts and 100g pea shoots for 1-2 minutes. Rinse with water and dry well.

Cook the beef: oil a frying pan and cook 200g thinly sliced beef on both sides until browned.

Prepare the ponzu dressing: in a separate bowl, mix together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp yuzu citrus juice and 2 tbsp sesame paste to make a ponzu dressing.

Divide cooked rice equally into two serving bowls: top with bean sprouts and pea shoots before placing beef on top. Finish with a drizzle of ponzu dressing and a sprinkle of shichimi chilli pepper for a little heat.