Marinated Eggplant Recipe

Name: Marinated Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Eggplants (small and slender); 1 section Ginger; 1/2 Japanese leek; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 1/2 tbsp Vinegar (I used black rice vinegar); 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp Ground sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 Bonito flakes; 1 Ra-yu; 1 Garlic

Servings: persons

2 Eggplants (small and slender)
1 section Ginger
1/2 Japanese leek
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Vinegar (I used black rice vinegar)
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Ground sesame seeds
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 Bonito flakes
1 Ra-yu
1 Garlic

1
Peel the skins from the eggplant and cut lengthwise in half, then wrap them in saran wrap and cook in microwave for 2 minutes at 500 W. Finely mince the Japanese leek and ginger.
2
The eggplants should be soft and tender.
3
Lightly wipe off excess liquid.
4
Combine all ingredients and immerse the eggplants.
5
It can be eaten right away, but it is best after marinating for about 1 to 2 hours.
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This is how ours looks when preserving.
7
Before serving, I put it in the microwave and then sprinkle dried bonito flakes before serving.
8
In the summers, it tastes great chilled.
9
This is how it looks if you don't remove the skins before deep frying.
10
Have fun trying it out with some garlic-seasoned, spicy sesame oil in the dipping sauce.

130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Eggplants (small and slender), 1 section Ginger, 1/2 Japanese leek, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Marinated Eggplant 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.

Marinated Eggplant

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