Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi

Name: Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 Japanese or Chinese eggplants; ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((for salting the eggplant; plus more, if needed)); 10 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) ((or use 1 green onion)); 1 tsp ginger ((grated, with juice; from 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob)); 2 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch; 4 Tbsp neutral oil ((divided)); 4 Tbsp mirin; 2 Tbsp soy sauce ((or use gluten-free soy sauce for GF)); 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice ((typically 1⅔ cups (250 g) per donburi serving)); ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Want an easy, one-pan meal that's ready in 20 minutes? Try my delicious Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with meaty eggplant seared until golden brown, coated in a sweet-salty sauce, and serve over hot rice. It's a satisfying Japanese vegan rice bowl that deserves a spot at your table. {gluten-free adaptable}

Updated at: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:37:42 GMT