The dish features thin slices of zucchini and scallions over a bed of rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Zucchini and Scallion Donburi

Name: Zucchini and Scallion Donburi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white rice washed and drained; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large zucchini ribboned; 1 bunch scallions sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · June 25, 2023

A little about this dish

In this recipe, we bring you a seasonal Japanese-inspired dish that's perfect for a Vegetarian diet. We use fresh zucchini and scallions and serve it over steaming hot rice and is perfect for a light summer dinner.

Ingredients (for 4)

White rice — 1 1/2 cups — washed and drained
Water — 2 1/2 cups
Sesame oil — 1 tbsp
Vegetable oil — 1 tbsp
Zucchini — 1 large — ribboned
Scallions — 1 bunch — sliced
Soy sauce — 2 tbsp
Mirin — 2 tbsp
Sesame seeds — 1 tbsp — toasted
Salt — — to taste
Black pepper — — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍚💧🍳

Combine the rice and water in a pot and simmer for 18 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2 — 🔥🍆🧅

Heat sesame and vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and scallions, and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3 — 🍶🔪🍯

Pour soy sauce and mirin, and fry for another minute.
Step 4 — 🍲🥢🌿

Divide the rice among 4 bowls. Top with the vegetable mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.

A final fox tip

Donburi is a Japanese dish consisting of fish, meat or vegetables served over steamed rice, usually in a bowl. It's derived from the verb 'donburu', which means to put something on top of a bowl of rice. You can customize this recipe by adding tofu, mushroom or carrots. This is a great dish for kids to help assemble.