Stewed Aubergine - Only 5 Minutes in a Microwave

1. 1

   These are the ingredients to serve 5 people.

2. 2

   See the weight I listed in the ingredients as a reference.

3. 3

   Cut the aubergines in three and then slice diagonally into eight pieces.

4. 4

   Slice the onion into 2 mm.

5. 5

   Julienne the cucumber thinly.

6. 6

   Slice the aburaage into 3 mm.

7. 7

   Cut the wakame seaweed into bite sizes.

8. 8

   Place all the Step 2 ingredients, except the cucumber and wakame seaweed, together with the ponzu,vegetable oil and sesame oil (optional) into a heat-proof bowl.

9. 9

   Toss well and cover roughly with cling film.

10. 10

    Microwave for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the wakame seaweed and cucumber while it is hot and mix well to cool down quickly.

12. 12

    It is very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.

13. 13

    Chill in the fridge and transfer onto a serving dish.

14. 14

    If you want to cool it more quickly, use a packet of refrigerant gel on top of the plastic wrap.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.