Shirasu Don

Shirasu Don is a traditional Japanese breakfast dish featuring soft boiled rice topped with shirasu (whitebait), a drizzle of soy sauce, and garnished with fresh green onions and nori. This simple yet nutritious meal is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect start to the day.

Ingredients

• Cooked Japanese short-grain rice - 300 grams (about 1.5 cups)
• Shirasu (whitebait) - 150 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Nori (seaweed) - 1 sheet, cut into strips
• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Pickled ginger - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the cooked Japanese short-grain rice by steaming or microwaving until hot.
2. In a small bowl, combine the shirasu with soy sauce and mirin (if using), mixing gently to coat.
3. Divide the hot rice into two serving bowls.
4. Top each bowl of rice with the soy sauce-coated shirasu.
5. Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the shirasu.
6. Garnish with nori strips and serve with pickled ginger on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 62 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from shirasu, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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