Ingredients
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1 cup mock meat slices (choose your preferred plant-based brand)
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2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 carrot, julienned
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1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
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1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
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2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
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1 Sesame seeds, for garnish
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1 Nori seaweed, sliced into thin strips, for garnish
Directions
You can customize your Donburi by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas. Adjust the sauce to your taste by adding more maple syrup or soy sauce as needed. Enjoy your Japanese-inspired vegan meal!
Steps
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), mirin, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Set aside. |
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Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the mock meat slices and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. |
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In the same skillet, add a bit of water or vegetable broth and quickly stir-fry the broccoli, carrot, and mushrooms for about 4-5 minutes until they become tender yet still crisp. |
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Return the mock meat slices to the skillet and pour the sauce over them. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the ingredients and thicken slightly. |
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To assemble, place a serving of cooked brown rice in a bowl. Top it with the vegan mock meat and vegetable mixture. |
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Garnish your Vegan Japanese-Style Mock Meat Donburi with thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and strips of nori seaweed. |
