Vegan Chashu Don

Vegan Chashu Don is a delightful and hearty Japanese rice bowl featuring tender, marinated soy curls that mimic the rich flavors of traditional chashu pork. Served over a bed of fluffy rice and garnished with fresh vegetables, this dish is both satisfying and full of umami goodness.

Ingredients

• Soy curls - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cooked sushi rice - 300 grams
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Nori sheets - 1, cut into strips
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Pickled ginger - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, soak the soy curls in vegetable broth for 10 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it reduce slightly for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the drained soy curls to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the soy curls to absorb the flavors.
4. While the soy curls are cooking, prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
5. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked sushi rice between two bowls. Top each with half of the soy curls and their sauce.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions, nori strips, sesame seeds, and pickled ginger. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from soy curls.
• High in fiber which aids digestion.

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