Japanese Donburi Bowls

Name: Japanese Donburi Bowls
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 6 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice (preferably cooked the same day); 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 1 cup soy sauce; 4 tablespoon mirin; 4 tablespoon sake; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounces block firm tofu, drained and pressed; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoon mirin; 4 tablespoon sake; 4 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups sliced mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, or your favorite); 2 cups snap peas, trimmed and halved; 2 cup julienned carrots; 4 cup stir-fry mix (broccoli florets, baby corn, etc.); Simple Soy Sauce; Teriyaki Sauce; Toppings (optional):; Sliced green onions; Shredded nori seaweed; Pickled ginger; Toasted sesame seeds; A soft-boiled egg

11 steps

Cook:25min

These Japanese Donburi Bowls are versatile, quick, and easy to make. Ready to serve in only 25 minutes. (prep & cook time: 25 minutes)

Updated at: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:04:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1014.7 kcal (51%)

Total Fat23.2 g (33%)

Carbs137.8 g (53%)

Sugars26.7 g (30%)

Protein58.5 g (117%)

Sodium5546.1 mg (277%)

Fiber16.5 g (59%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Protein:

Step 2

Chicken Teriyaki: Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a bowl. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch slurry. Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until browned. Add marinade and cook until thickened.

Step 3

Tofu Stir-Fry: Cube tofu and marinate in soy sauce, mirin, and sake for 15 minutes. Mix cornstarch slurry. Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu until golden brown. Add remaining marinade and cook until thickened.

Step 4

Saute the Vegetables: Heat oil in a separate pan and stir-fry chosen vegetables until slightly tender.

Step 5

Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with protein, vegetables, and your chosen sauce. Garnish with desired toppings.

Step 6

Tips:

Step 7

For a vegetarian option, omit the protein and add more vegetables.

Step 8

You can use pre-cooked chicken or tofu to save time.

Step 9

Feel free to customize the vegetables and toppings to your liking.