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Modu Recipe

Striker Chef's Vegan Eggplant Donburi

A hearty vegan one-bowl meal featuring eggplant, tenderly steamed in the microwave, coated in starch, pan-fried until savory, and served with a refreshing lime sauce.

20 minRice bowlsDifficulty Easy

Ingredients needed 1 servings

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.

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EggplantTamari soy saucePalm sugarMirinLimeVegan coin brothPotato starchSesame oilGrain riceGim flakesChives

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