Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Ve

Name: Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 long oriental eggplants; olive oil, for brushing; 1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup; 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon raw sugar; 1 teaspoon hot chili paste; ½ cup daikon radish, grated; 1 scallion, sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 dash nanami togarashi (option)

Servings: persons

2 -3 long oriental eggplants
olive oil, for brushing
1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon raw sugar
1 teaspoon hot chili paste
½ cup daikon radish, grated
1 scallion, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 dash nanami togarashi (option)

1
Slice eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and soak in water for 10 minutes to remove the bitter taste.
2
Heat water or dashi in a sauce pan and add tamari, ginger, sugar and chili paste to make a marinade.
3
When the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and set aside.
4
Spray or brush olive oil on one side of eggplant slices and grill them with the oiled side down for a few minutes until they are nicely browned.
5
Spray or brush olive on the top side of the eggplant slices, flip and grill the other side as well.
6
Soak the grilled eggplant slices in the marinade.
7
Refrigerate if you are going to serve it cold.
8
When you are ready to serve, place eggplant slices with some marinade in a dish, put grated daikon radish and scallion slices on top, and sprinkle sesame seeds and shichimi togarashi.
9
Infuse love and serve!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 long oriental eggplants, olive oil, for brushing, 1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup, 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan) 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.

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Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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