Striker Chef's Vegan Eggplant Donburi

• Eggplant 2
• Tamari soy sauce (or regular soy sauce) 2 tbsp
• Palm sugar (or coconut sugar) 1 tbsp
• Mirin 1 tbsp
• Lime 1
• Vegan coin broth 1 cube
• Potato starch appropriate amount
• Sesame oil appropriate amount
• Grain rice (or instant rice) 1 bowl
• Gim flakes 1 handful
• Chives appropriate amount
• Salt a little
• Pepper a little
• Gochu bugak/peanuts/toasted barley (optional garnish)

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Completely peeling the eggplant makes it less tough and results in a smoother texture for the donburi.
• Dissolving the vegan coin broth into the sauce without heating allows for a deep umami flavor as if it had been simmered for a long time.
• A final drizzle of sesame oil can enhance the flavor.
• Adding crunchy toppings like toasted barley, peanuts, or gochu bugak on top of the soft eggplant creates a delightful textural contrast.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who usually dislike eggplant due to its texture or flavor.
• ⭐Those who want a sophisticated, restaurant-style one-bowl meal without spending a lot of time cooking in hot weather.
• ⭐Those looking for a healthy yet incredibly flavorful vegan meal.