Experience a delightful fusion of flavors and textures with this vibrant Vegan Poke bowl. Packed with nutritious ingredients like Chinese eggplant, edamame, mushrooms, avocado, and cucumber, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and fresh. Simple to prepare and full of wholesome goodness, it’s an ideal meal for a healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
200g Sushi rice, uncooked
180g Eggplant, diced
180g Cauliflower, small florets
20g Edamame beans
3 pcs Mushroom, sliced
½ Avocado, sliced
½ Cucumber, sliced
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Mirin
1 tsp Paprika
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Eggplant marinade
1 tsp Teriyaki sauce
½ tsp Miso paste   Â
1 Garlic, minced
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 170°C. Cook 200g of sushi rice as per pack’s instructions. Once cool, add 1 teaspoon of mirin, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
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Whisk together 1 teaspoon of teriyaki sauce, half a teaspoon of miso paste, 1 minced garlic and some vegetable oil, then combine with 180g of eggplant, diced. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, until browned.
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Cut 180g of cauliflower into small florets and season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika and olive oil. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes until browned.
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Pan-sear 3 sliced mushrooms in high heat with olive oil until browned, then season with salt and pepper.
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Thinly slice half an avocado and half a cucumber.
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Arrange the eggplant, cauliflower, edamame, mushrooms, avocado, and cucumber on top of the rice.Â
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Drizzle over with your favorite dressing and serve.
Ask Chef Michelle
What dressing do you recommend?
Ginger Miso:Â mix minced ginger, miso, sesame oil, sugar and mirin to your desired taste.
Teriyaki-inspired:Â soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Goes well with chilli flakes and/or spring onion.
Gado-Gado:Â Inspired by the Indonesian salad; mix peanut butter, curry paste, coconut milk, garlic and lime.
What are some common toppings people add?
Greens:Â Spinach or kale
​​​​​Protein: Tempeh baked in sriracha, tofu marinated in soy sauce, chickpeas tossed in smoked paprika and olive oil​​​​
Japanese twist: Wakame salad or nori
Fruit: Mango and pineapple are popular choices​
Crunch: Pickled cabbage, kimchi or gingerÂ
Garnish: Spring onions, coriander, or deep fried garlic
What can I swap out if I don't have certain ingredients?
Sushi rice > Black/Brown rice, quinoa or salad
Mirin > White wine vinegar
Miso paste > Soy sauce