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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tempeh & Mushroom Donburi with Crispy Shallots

Prep 12 min · Cook 18 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tempeh & Mushroom Donburi with Crispy Shallots

A stunning Japanese rice bowl featuring pan-seared miso-glazed tempeh and umami-rich mushrooms over fluffy jasmine rice, topped with crispy fried shallots, pickled ginger, and fresh scallions for bright, layered flavors.

Ingredients

  • 150 g tempeh block, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 200 g mixed mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini), sliced
  • 3/4 cup jasmine rice, cooked
  • 1 1/2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced for crisping
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, pickled or quick-pickled
  • 2 stalks scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 sheet nori seaweed, optional, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, white

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sliced shallots until golden and crispy (5-6 minutes). Transfer to paper towel to drain.

  2. 2

    In same skillet, add remaining oil. Sear tempeh slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Set aside on a plate.

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