Shirasu Donburi

Shirasu Donburi is a traditional Japanese breakfast dish featuring delicate, tiny whitebait served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice, offering a low-carb alternative to the classic version. This nutritious meal is both light and flavorful, perfect for starting your day on a healthy note.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 300 grams
• Shirasu (whitebait) - 150 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Nori (seaweed) strips - 2 sheets
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Transfer the steamed cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice-like texture.
3. In a pan, lightly sauté the cauliflower rice with a pinch of salt and black pepper over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
4. In another pan, warm the shirasu over low heat for about 2-3 minutes, adding soy sauce and mirin to enhance the flavor.
5. To serve, place a generous portion of cauliflower rice in each bowl and top with the warm shirasu.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and add nori strips on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids from shirasu.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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