Speedy 15-Minute Tuna Donburi: A Delicious Japanese Rice Bowl
Speedy 15-Minute Tuna Donburi: A Delicious Japanese Rice Bowl
Ready in 15 Minutes! Guaranteed Delicious Japanese-Style Tuna Donburi
This is an incredibly simple yet flavor-packed dish! We’re sharing a Japanese-style tuna donburi recipe that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Enjoy the delightful savory and slightly sweet notes of this classic rice bowl.
Main Ingredients- 1 can (approx. 150g) Tuna
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 stalks Scallions (or green onions)
- Pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 bowls of Steamed Rice
Seasoning Ingredients (Donburi Sauce)- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp Sake or Soju
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 cup (100ml) Water
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp Sake or Soju
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 cup (100ml) Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (100ml) water, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp sake (or soju), and 1 Tbsp sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add 1 thinly sliced onion. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 2
Drain the oil or water completely from the canned tuna using a sieve. Add the tuna flakes to the saucepan with the onions and sauce. Stir gently to combine the tuna with the onions and sauce.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until lightly beaten, being careful not to create too much foam. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the tuna and onion mixture in the saucepan.
Step 4
Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute. The goal is to have the egg partially cooked, not fully set.
Step 5
While the egg is still soft and slightly undercooked, quickly stir everything together with a spoon or spatula. This allows the sauce to coat the tuna and egg, creating a creamy texture.
Step 6
Spoon the warm steamed rice into two bowls. Generously top the rice with the cooked tuna, onion, and egg mixture.
Step 7
Finely chop 2 scallions and sprinkle them over the top as a garnish. Add a pinch of toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal. Your delicious tuna donburi is now complete!
Step 8
Enjoy your flavorful Japanese-style tuna donburi, a perfect harmony of tender tuna, savory-sweet sauce, and warm rice!
