Mushroom and Egg Donburi

Published March 27, 2025

Mushroom and Egg Donburi
Mark Weinberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Michelle Gatton.
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5(214)
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There are many different types of donburi, a Japanese rice bowl topped with some combination of meat and vegetables, including gyudon (beef), katsudon (pork) and oyakodon (chicken and egg). In this meat-free version, which was inspired by oyakodon, mushrooms and leeks simmer in a dashi-based sauce before beaten eggs are poured over and cooked until custardy. The combination of mushrooms and leeks is especially satisfying because it doubles down on the savory and sweet contrast in the sauce, but vegetarian versions of oyakodon are also frequently made with cubed tofu or other thinly sliced vegetables and egg. To keep it vegetarian, use fish-free dashi, which can be purchased or made with dried shiitakes and kombu. (You can add the rehydrated shiitakes to the mushroom mixture.)

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings
  • 1cup dashi (vegetarian if desired)
  • 2tablespoons mirin
  • 2tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
  • 1tablespoon sake
  • 1tablespoon sugar, plus more to taste
  • 6ounces mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster, cremini and beech, thinly sliced
  • 1medium leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 3large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Cooked short-grain rice, for serving
  • Togarashi (optional), for serving
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

235 calories; 8 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 19 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 1195 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium skillet, stir together the dashi, mirin, soy sauce, sake and sugar. Add the mushrooms and leek and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and the broth has reduced by half, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste the broth and add more soy sauce or sugar until pleasantly sweet and salty.

  2. Step 2

    Turn the heat down to medium. Starting at the center of the skillet and working out, evenly pour the eggs over the mushroom mixture. Cover and cook until the eggs are barely set and still a bit runny in spots, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.

  3. Step 3

    Divide the rice between two bowls, then slide half of the mushroom, egg and broth on top of each. Top with togarashi, if desired.

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@jeryl when I make veggie donburi @ home I simply use veggie or chicken broth and sometimes add a little anchovy base and also msg to add a little umami

@Joyce I think you mean H Mart!

Delicious as written. Keep up the great work!!

I love oyakodon and this is an amazing vegetarian dupe! I couldn't tell the difference tastewise -- the only difference was the absence of chicken pieces. super tasty, comes together quickly, and could be modified in so many ways. I think next time I'll add some pickled daikon.

This was absolutely delicious. I found the egg needed a bit more time to cook. I used oyster mushrooms, shiitake, cremini and king oyster. DELICIOUS! I found non-meat-based Dashi pellets.

I had no idea the Dashi I used was supposed to be diluted with water. I used a full cup of Dashi. My dish came out wayyyy too salty to consume. I will try again with diluted Dashi and water.

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