Gyudon (Beef Bowl) recipe

INGREDIENTS

    * 12 ounces boneless beef sirloin
    * 1 onion
    * 2 1/2 cups short-grain rice
    * 3 cups water
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 3 tbsps mirin
    * 5 tbsps soy sauce
    * 2 tbsps sugar
    * 1 tbsp sake (optional)

PREPARATION

    *Slice Beef - Beef should be cooled in freezer for 15 minutes to 
       1/2 hour prior to slicing.  Slices should be extremely thin, and 
       about  1" wide and 2" or  3" long. 
    * Cut onions crosswise into 1 inch lengths - Reserve.
    * Wash rice with cold water, cook rice with salt and water.
    * About 10 minutes before serving, heat remaining water, mirin, 
       sake and soy sauce to boiling over medium high heat.
    * Add beef and boil until beef reaches desired doneness.
    * Add onions and boil 30 seconds.
    * Remove from heat.
    * Divide rice among 4 individual serving bowls. Place equal  
       amounts of beef and onions over rice in each bowl. Ladle equal 
       amounts of cooking liquid into each bowl.
    * Serve immediately.

Garnish with benishoga, (preserved ginger).