WHOLE GRILLED JAPANESE EGGPLANT WITH LEMON AND SOY SAUCE

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Whole Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Lemon and Soy Sauce image

Provided by Tadashi Ono

Categories     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Eggplant     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 Japanese eggplants (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup katsuobushi, dried, shaved bonito flakes (a type of tuna), optional

Steps:

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl to make the dressing; set aside. Score the stem end of each eggplant, making a circular cut in the skin (this will make the eggplant easier to peel). Poke a few holes into the eggplants with a skewer or fork to allow steam to escape as they grill.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Grill for about 8 minutes, turning the eggplants a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Try to grill the eggplant all around. Test the eggplants for doneness by pressing against their sides with a pair of tongs. If the eggplants give easily, they're ready. Transfer the eggplants to a plate.
  • As soon as the eggplants are cool enough to handle, carefully peel off the skin (the skin comes off more easily if the eggplant is warm; don't let it cool completely). Once you've removed the skin, remove the stems, and slice each eggplant into 4 pieces, cutting on an angle. Transfer the eggplant slices to a platter. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with the bonito, and serve.

Mohd
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-soy sauce is addictive. I love serving it as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.


UzairAli Ali
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the lemon-soy sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant.


babarjameel jameelmakki
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a huge success! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the lemon-soy sauce marinade was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bhawesh Kumar
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Amazing recipe! The eggplant came out so flavorful and juicy. I love the tangy and slightly sweet sauce. It's the perfect side dish for any grilled meat or fish.


Bhumishwor Sapkota
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This grilled Japanese eggplant recipe is an absolute keeper! The combination of lemon and soy sauce creates a tantalizing flavor that perfectly complements the tender eggplant. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were stunning. The eggplant