Eggplant Balsamic Rice Recipe

Name: Eggplant Balsamic Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Eggplants (small); 1 heaping tablespoon Katakuriko; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 3 tbsp Sake; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Butter; 3 leaves Lettuce; 2 medium bowls' worth Plain cooked rice; 4 leaves Shiso leaves

Servings: persons

2 Eggplants (small)
1 heaping tablespoon Katakuriko
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
3 tbsp Sake
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Butter
3 leaves Lettuce
2 medium bowls' worth Plain cooked rice
4 leaves Shiso leaves

1
As withslice the eggplants into 1 cm thick slices, soak in water and then drain well.
2
Pat the surface dry with paper towels, put into a plastic bag along with the katakuriko, and shake to coat the slices well.
3
Heat oil in a frying pan, and fry the eggplant slices until well browned on both sides.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Wipe the oil from the frying pan and add the sake, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, and simmer to reduce.
6
Add the fried eggplant to the pan and mix to coat the slices with the sauce.
7
Take out immediately.
8
Put the butter into the remaining sauce in the pan.
9
When the butter has melted, turn off the heat.
10
Prepare a bed of rice, and add about 1 tablespoon plus of the sauce.
11
Top with roughly chopped lettuce.
12
Add the eggplants on top, and pour over the remaining sauce in the pan.
13
Add plenty of shredded shiso leaves, and it's done.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Eggplants (small), 1 heaping tablespoon Katakuriko, 2 tbsp Vegetable oil, 3 tbsp Sake, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Balsamic Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eggplant Balsamic Rice

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