Vegan Unagi Bowl made from eggplant

Name: Vegan Unagi Bowl made from eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 1 pound Chinese or Japanese Eggplant; A few stalks of scallions; 1 sheet of nori (cut into square to fit the bowl); Sesame seeds; Cooked rice or your favorite grains; Cooking oil; 3 tablespoons mirin; ⅓ cup of hot water; 1 teaspoon kombu dashi or kelp powder (see notes); 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This vegan unagi is made from eggplant that has a tender texture on the inside that is basted in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. It's perfect when serving with a bowl of your favorite grains and I highly recommend a nori sheet for the extra seafoody taste.

Updated at: Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:06:16 GMT