Rice Cooker Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Steps

1. 1
   Measure 150g of uncooked white rice and rinse under water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
2. 2
   Cut 80g of onion into half-moon slices.
3. 3
   Prepare 140g of thinly sliced beef; if whole pieces are used, slice them thinly.
4. 4
   In a bowl, combine the beef with 1/3 tsp grated garlic, 1/3 tsp grated ginger, 2 tsp white wine, 2 tsp mirin, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tsp soy sauce. Mix well until the beef is evenly coated with the marinade.
5. 5
   Prepare the rice cooker sauce by mixing together 190ml water, 1 tbsp + 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp white wine, 1 tbsp mirin, 2 tsp sugar, a pinch of consommé powder, and a pinch of dashi powder. Stir well.
6. 6
   Pour the drained rice into the rice cooker pot.
7. 7
   Add 190ml of water and the prepared sauce to the rice, stirring to combine evenly.
8. 8
   Add the sliced onions to the rice, then arrange the seasoned beef evenly on top.
9. 9
   Place the inner pot in the rice cooker and cook using the regular white rice setting.
10. 10
    Once cooked, transfer the gyudon to a serving bowl and optionally top with red pickled ginger before serving.