Nutritious Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl
A Delicious and Nutritious Beef and Eggplant Rice Bowl Recipe
This is a nutritious rice dish made with seasonal eggplants, rich in anthocyanins, and tender beef. Experience the fantastic combination of eggplant, known for its anti-aging and antioxidant properties, and beef, which replenishes energy. The special sauce elevates this rice to a culinary delight! Even with just side dishes like young radish kimchi and soybean paste soup, it makes a satisfying meal. The harmony of stir-fried eggplant and beef with fragrant perilla leaves will fill your mouth with happiness. When you lack appetite or are looking for a special homemade meal, this beef and eggplant rice is highly recommended!
Rice Ingredients- 1 eggplant
- 100g beef (minced or finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups rice
- 3 perilla leaves
Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- A small amount of chives (finely chopped)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- A small amount of chives (finely chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pat the beef dry with paper towels to remove excess blood. Marinate it by gently mixing with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp cooking wine, a little minced garlic, and a pinch of pepper. Wash the eggplant thoroughly, remove the stem, and cut it into about 5cm lengths. Wash the perilla leaves, pat them dry, and thinly slice them.
Step 2
Wash the rice and let it drain in a sieve for about 30 minutes. Place the drained rice in your rice cooker. Add slightly less water than you normally would for cooking rice. Evenly spread the marinated beef over the rice. Press the cook button on your rice cooker to begin cooking the rice. (Mixing in multi-grain or brown rice will make it even healthier and tastier.)
Step 3
Once the rice starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and use the steaming time to add the sliced eggplant on top of the rice. If you add the eggplant too early, it can become mushy and lose its texture, so it’s best to add it when the steaming process begins. Close the lid and let it steam for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 4
While the rice is steaming, let’s make the delicious sauce. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp cooking wine, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 0.5 tsp minced garlic, and sesame seeds. Add the finely chopped chives and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
When a wonderful aroma starts to waft from the rice cooker, your rice is almost ready. Check to see if the rice grains are fluffy and well-cooked. (Adding millet will make the rice grains chewier and add a nutty flavor.)
Step 6
After the steaming is complete, gently place the thinly sliced perilla leaves on top of the rice like a garnish. The unique fragrant scent of the perilla leaves will spread throughout the rice, enhancing its flavor.
Step 7
Using a spatula, gently mix the rice, beef, and eggplant. Transfer the rice to a large serving bowl and garnish again with the thinly sliced perilla leaves. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the rice and gently mix everything together with chopsticks to enjoy. It’s important to mix gently so all ingredients meld together.
Step 8
Benefits of Eggplant: 1. Strengthens intestinal function (improves constipation, removes waste, prevents intestinal diseases) 2. Anti-cancer effects (polyphenols inhibit carcinogens) 3. Fever reduction (cool nature helps lower body temperature) 4. High blood pressure treatment (lowers blood pressure and improves dizziness) 5. Anti-inflammatory (cool nature is good for inflammation, stem part is more effective) 6. Fatigue recovery (rich in vitamins, good for fatigue and chronic fatigue, boosts stamina) Enjoy a hearty solo meal with delicious eggplant rice, served with refreshing young radish kimchi and warm soybean paste soup.
Step 9
The crisp texture of the chives in the sauce, combined with the tender beef and moist eggplant, creates a wonderfully savory taste with every bite. The fragrant aroma of sesame oil adds to the rich symphony of flavors in your mouth.
Step 10
Doesn’t this nutritious beef and eggplant rice bowl, prepared with such care, make you want to dig in? After a satisfying meal, you’ll feel energized to tackle all sorts of tasks, like weeding the garden.
Step 11
Because the eggplant was added during the steaming process, its crisp texture remains, making it even more delicious to enjoy. Eating such delicious rice every day makes you feel like you’ll become healthy and beautiful in no time! The harmony of stir-fried eggplant and beef with fragrant perilla leaves will fill your mouth with happiness.
Step 12
How about this delicious beef and eggplant rice for your dinner tonight? It’s a nutritious rice dish that both adults and children will love. I made and enjoyed it this morning! Everyone, have a delicious dinner and a wonderful time!
