Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame
Prawns seared hard with grated ginger, then folded through spinach and edamame and spooned over nutty brown rice with all the pan juices.
Ingredients
- 35 g Brown rice
- 150 g Shrimp
- 150 g Spinach
- 10 g Ginger
- 2 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 80 g Edamame (optional)
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 g Nori sheets (optional)
Method
- Rinse the brown rice until the water runs clear, then simmer it in twice its volume of water, covered, until tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- While the rice cooks: peel and devein the prawns, pat them thoroughly dry, and grate the ginger.
- While the rice cooks: wash the spinach and shake it dry.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wide pan over high heat. Sear the prawns with the grated ginger for 2 minutes, until they curl and turn opaque at the edges.
- Add the spinach and edamame and toss for 1 minute, just until the spinach collapses and turns glossy.
- Off the heat, splash in the soy sauce and rice vinegar and swirl the pan once to coat.
- Fluff the brown rice into a bowl, spoon the prawns and greens over the top with all their pan juices, and finish with sesame seeds and torn nori.
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About Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame
Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame is a Japanese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame?
A serving has about 444 calories — 47.9g protein, 41.7g carbs, 11.3g fat, 9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 47.9g of protein, roughly 43% of its calories.
Is Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 15 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out edamame, rice vinegar, sesame seeds — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Ginger Prawn Donburi with Spinach and Edamame make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.