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Japanese Eggplant Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 76 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Broiler
  • Brush

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pcs. Japanese eggplants
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. mirin
  • 1 tbsp. sake
  • 2 ½ tbsp. miso
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 425° degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine the miso and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the mirin, stirring the mixture. Then add the sake. Mix well and set aside.
  • Clean the eggplants by giving them a good rinse under cold water.
  • Cut the eggplants in half, and brush the halves with sesame oil.
  • Bake the eggplants for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, and brush the eggplants with the sweet miso glaze.
  • Turn your broiler on and remember to keep the oven rack close to the center.
  • Transfer the eggplants to under the broiler, and broil for five minutes.

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Notes

  • The eggplants — One thing you should know about eggplants is that they will be bitter, whether they are Japanese or not. We’ve realized that a good solution is to let the sliced eggplants sit in cold water for an hour. After that, simply pat them dry and get on with the recipe. Try sprinkling some salt over the eggplant halves, as this would help with the moisture.
 
  • The broiling — Although this Japanese eggplant recipe clearly states that you should broil the eggplants for five minutes, keep in mind that you should constantly check on them to see if they are ready. A good way to know that is by checking if the glaze is bubbling. If that’s the case, you are good to go!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Japanese Eggplant Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
76
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
373
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.02
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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