Wasabi Don (wasabi rice bowl) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This simple Japanese rice bowl is made with warm rice topped with wasabi and a soy sauce dressing.
This simple Japanese rice bowl is made with warm rice topped with wasabi and a soy sauce dressing. The sharpness of the wasabi pairs with the savory flavor of bonito flakes, making it a good choice for a light lunch or simple dinner when you want something refreshing.
Japanese · 5 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 243g serving): 368.2 kcal · protein 9.2g · carbohydrate 69.4g · fat 4.9g · sodium 838.7mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If you want the wasabi’s aroma to stand out, let the rice cool for about a minute before adding it instead of mixing it in while the rice is piping hot.
Tips: Don’t pour in all the soy sauce at once. Start with half and add more to taste.
Tips: Adding a little bonito flakes between the layers of rice lets the seasoning soak in and brings out the savory flavor.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Rice (white rice) — 1 cup
- Wasabi — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 2 tsp
- Bonito flakes — 1 handful
- Scallions — 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Roasted seaweed — 0.5 sheet