Low-Cal Non-Fried Eggplant Hors d'Oeuvre

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   First prepare the broth by boiling the ingredients in a pot.

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   Adding seasoned rice vinegar (sushi vinegar) gives it a refreshing touch, but it is optional.

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   Wash the eggplants, remove the tops, and wipe off excess water with a paper towel.

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   Using 1 teaspoon per eggplant, coat each with vegetable oil.

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   Score the skins of each oiled eggplant and cut into eighths.

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   (Do not rinse the slices in water!)

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   With the skins on top, place the slices in a microwavable dish and cover tightly in saran wrap, with the wrap directly touching the skins.

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   Bake for 2 minutes for a 1000 watt microwave.

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   (The higher the heat, the better the color retention.)

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    The photo shows the cooked eggplant slices.

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    Place eggplant slices skin-down into the broth.

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    Let sit until the broth cools.

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    Let the eggplants cool in broth.

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    Once they are cool, chill in the refrigerator.

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    Top with grated daikon to taste and eat in your favorite cool spot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.