Donburi - Japanese Rice Bowl with Tofu and Vegetables

Name: Donburi - Japanese Rice Bowl with Tofu and Vegetables
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: jasmine rice; garlic clove; pc ginger; onion; baby spinach; oil; marinated tofu; sugar; white vinegar; soya sauce

This Japanese rice bowl combines delicately seasoned tofu with caramelized onions and ginger, adding an intense aroma and flavor to the mix. Each bite of this bowl delivers an authentic Japanese experience full of contrasts and subtlety.

25 min

Vegan Gluten-free

Rice:: 1 pkgjasmine rice
Donburi:: 2 garlic clove; 1 pc ginger; 2 onion; 1 pkgbaby spinach; 2 tbspoil; 3 pkgmarinated tofu; 2 tbspsugar; 1 pkgwhite vinegar; 1 pkgsoya sauce

1
Pour 700 ml of water into a large pot for the rice and bring to a boil. Rinse the rice in a colander under cold water.
2
Peel and grate the garlic and ginger. Peel and slice the onion.
3
Place the spinach in a colander, rinse under cold water, and let it drain.
4
Once the water starts boiling, add the rice to the pot, salt it, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 11–12 minutes.
5
Remove excess liquid from the tofu using a paper towel and crumble it into smaller pieces.
6
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then transfer the tofu to a plate.
7
In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil over medium heat, add the onion, ginger, and sugar. Sauté for 2–4 minutes until the sugar lightly caramelizes.
8
Pour vinegar and soy sauce into the pan. Bring to a boil, return the tofu to the pan, and simmer while stirring gently.
9
Finally, add the spinach and toss lightly.
10
Divide the rice into bowls and add the tofu and vegetable mixture. Serve immediately.