JAPANESE EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SAUTE

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A great way to enjoy one sadly overlooked vegetable. The Eggplant. Add your favorite protein for a great one dish meal! This is my version of my friend Mayumi's recipe. I prefer the long and thin Japanese or Chinese eggplant. They taste less acidic.

Provided by Kirby

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 Japanese eggplants, sliced thinly the short way (they're long and thin- if you only have the larger eggplant, one medium is plenty, diced)
1 garlic clove
1 slice fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
2 teaspoons mirin (you can use a bit more if you prefer your sauce a little sweeter)

Steps:

  • Combine Soy sauce, mirin, crushed garlic and ginger in a bowl.
  • Slice your eggplant thinly and into small pieces.
  • Toss eggplant in hot pan (I use a spray oil like Pam) with the sauce mixture.
  • Sauté at a medium heat until very tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add a little water to keep the veg moist if necessary.
  • Great as a side dish for fish or chicken.
  • Add diced medium firm tofu or any other protein for a very simple, quick meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1034.7, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 23.5, Sugar 16.5, Protein 8.9

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