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Grilled Eggplant

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Servings 2 servings
Smoky and juicy eggplant with grated ginger and soy sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Portable Butane Stove Cooktop

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ginger root (grated)
  • 2 eggplants
  • Katsuobushi bonito flakes
  • soy sauce
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Instructions 

  • Grate ginger. Remove the calyx of eggplants.
  • Grill eggplants directly over the flame of a gas stovetop or use a portable gas stove. Rotate and cook the whole vegetable for 4-5 minutes.
  • Cool for a couple of minutes until able to handle. Peel off the charred skin. Rinse lightly to remove any specks of skin, and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 3 pieces. Chill for a few hours.
  • Plate the eggplants, and top with bonito flakes, grated ginger root, and soy sauce.

Video

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: grilled eggplant, Yakinasu