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japanese eggplant recipe

A delicious and savory dish featuring Japanese eggplant, stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and a soy sauce glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium Japanese eggplants sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 scallions sliced for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the Japanese eggplants into thin rounds, bell pepper into strips, and prepare the broccoli florets.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
Stir-Fry
  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced eggplant, bell pepper, and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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