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Nasu Nibitashi (Braised Eggplant) Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Japanese eggplants
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 cup Dahsi
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Sake
  • 2 Tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp ginger root (grated)
  • chopped green onions

Instructions 

  • Cut off the stems of eggplants. Cut in half vertically, then make many shallow cuts on the surface of the skin, scoring it. Then cut the pieces in half horizontally.
  • In a medium pot, add oil and heat at medium heat. Cook eggplants on the skin side down for a couple of minutes. Turn over and add Dashi, Soy Sauce, Sake, Mirin, sugar, and 1 1/2 Tbsp grated ginger. Cover and cook for 15- 20 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool (do not remove the eggplant from the sauce while cooling).
  • Serve with remaining grated ginger and chopped green onions on top.

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: eggplant