Vegan Gyudon
20 min · 5 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
About this dish
Thick strips of king oyster mushroom simmered in a sweet, kombu-laced soy sauce until deeply savoury, then ladled over hot rice with pickled ginger. A plant-based take on Japan's original fast food.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- King oyster mushroomstorn into thick strips to mimic beef400 g
- Onionthinly sliced1
- Spring onionssliced1
Tins & Jars
- Kombu dashi300 ml
- Pickled ginger20 g
Dried Goods
- Short-grain rice300 g
- Caster sugar20 g
Oils & Condiments
- Soy sauce60 ml
- Mirin40 ml
- Sake20 ml
Utensils
- Large frying pan
Method
Rinse the rice, then cook in a rice cooker or saucepan according to the packet instructions and keep warm.
Combine the kombu dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake and caster sugar in a large frying pan and bring to a simmer.
Add the sliced onion and simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the king oyster mushroom strips and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply infused and tender.
Divide the rice between bowls, spoon over the mushroom, onion and sauce, and top with pickled ginger and sliced spring onion.