JAPANESE GRILLED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) (YAKI NASU)

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A Japanese restaurant favorite. May be best suited for the more experienced fan of Japanese cuisine.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Japanese eggplant
1/4 cup bonito flakes
1 2/3 cups dashi
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon mirin
1/2 cup dashi
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons mirin
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Steps:

  • Bring seasoning ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
  • Bring sauce to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
  • Grill eggplants whole on a wire rack on grill until they are soft and feel tender.
  • Test with your finger or a toothpick to see how soft it is.
  • Place in cold water to cool; then peel and pat dry.
  • Put eggplant in seasoning liquid; allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove eggplant and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place eggplant into serving dish; top with some sauce and a few bonito flakes; serve at room temperature or chilled.

Debi Heyck
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Loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant! The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a great recipe.


Sad Prince
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This dish was flavorful and healthy. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was light and refreshing. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook eggplant.


Lethabo Mogane
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Easy to follow recipe with great results. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely make again!


Daim Abbasi
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This recipe was a delight! The eggplant was smoky and tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I served it with rice and grilled chicken, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again!