Jang Ho-jun's Unique Tomato Sukiyaki
A distinctive sukiyaki with the fresh tang of tomatoes and the sweetness of onions, rich soy sauce, and the exotic aroma of basil.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ For those who want to taste a completely new and refreshingly savory meat dish, not the usual sukiyaki.
- ⭐ For those who want to prepare an exotic one-pot meal that pairs well with wine.
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Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- thinly sliced beef 200g
- ripe tomatoes 2
- onion 1/2
- green onion 1/2 stalk
- basil leaves as needed
- eggs 2
- Kikkoman soy sauce 540g
- tamari soy sauce 90g
- mirin 360g
- cheongju 180g
- sugar 150g
- water 360g
Recipe 🍳
- Score a shallow cross on the bottom of the tomatoes opposite the stem. Blanch in boiling water, then cool in cold water. Peel and cut into 5 pieces.
- Cut the onion into thick slices for texture, and slice the green onion diagonally.
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, cheongju, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil briefly to make a special sukiyaki sauce.
- In a pot, layer the sliced onion and green onion on the bottom. Arrange the blanched tomatoes and beef on top, then evenly scatter basil leaves over.
- Pour the prepared sukiyaki sauce over just enough to cover partially. Simmer until the meat is cooked and the tomatoes are softened.
- Beat the eggs well, then dip the meat and tomatoes generously into the egg mixture to enjoy smoothly.
- Blanch the tomatoes briefly, peel, and cut into large chunks.
- Layer onion and green onion in a pot, then arrange tomatoes, beef, and basil leaves attractively on top.
- Pour a sweet-salty soy-based sauce over and bring to a boil. Dip in beaten egg to eat.
Cooking tips 💡
- When blanching tomatoes, holding the knife with a short grip prevents cutting too deep and damaging the flesh.
- Basil leaves are a game-changer for this tomato sukiyaki, so be sure to add them for that exotic flavor.
- After finishing all the meat and vegetables, mash up the remaining tomato sauce, add ketchup, cheese, and pasta, and stir-fry for a wonderful tomato pasta finish.





