Shiitake Donburi with Asparagus and Avocado

Shiitake Donburi is another simple and delicious 15 minute bowl! This veggie bowl is packed with healthy vegetables and serves as a nice post-gym or after-work meal.

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What does it taste like? It starts with a salty and slightly sweet taste from the soy-sauce glazed Shiitake mushrooms. Then you will taste a light crunch from the diced asparagus and fresh mungbean sprouts, followed the creaminess of the avocados. Overall, it has a dynamic range of flavors and textures. Try it out at home and get a break from all the meat you usually eat throughout the week.

Key taste variable: Soy Sauce Glaze. This glaze uses only three ingredients. If you don’t have mirin, simply use a white wine.

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Shiitake Donburi with Asparagus and Avocado

Shiitake Donburi is a delicious rice bowl that is packed with healthy vegetables and serves as a nice post-gym or after-work meal. Did I mention fresh avocado slices on the side? 

Course Easy

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms - 4
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Asparagus - 2
• Mungbean Sprouts - 1/3 cup
• Avocado - 1/2 whole
• Scallions - Garnish
• Rice - 1 cup

Soy Sauce glaze

• Soy sauce - 2 Tablespoon
• Mirin - 2 Tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 2 Tablespoon

Instructions

Make Glaze

• Place all listed glaze ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Put a frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, place mixture in. Let mixture boil and foam up with bubbles (roughly 2 minutes). This means that it has thickened-up
• Turn off the heat and pour glaze into a bowl. Set aside to cool.

Prep Ingredients

• Cut shiitake mushrooms into thin slices. Drizzle a teaspoon of sesame oil over sliced mushrooms and mix in with your hands.
• Cut the ends off the asparagus. Then cut them at a slight angle.
• Wash mungbean sprouts and let excess water drain off.

Make Bowl

• Put frying pan on medium high heat. Place shiitake mushrooms and asparagus in. Cook until mushrooms and asparagus get a nice brown charring.
• Then pour glaze in and coat the veggies. Turn off heat.
• Put rice into a large bowl.
• Put handful of mungbean sprouts on top. Then pour the glazed veggies over the sprouts. Add guacamole slices to one side.
• Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

• Watch video below for more details

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