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
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 25, 2023

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.

Additional

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.