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Eggplant “Unagi” (Japanese Eel)

Soy glazed eggplant, garnished with furikake (Japanese seaweed and sesame seasoning) and chopped green onions, served over a bed of white rice
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Cuisine: ,
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 150
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description

Eel… without the eel.

Ingredients
  • 1 large Asian eggplant
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Splash of fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Furikake (for garnish)
  • Chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cut the eggplant crosswise into pieces about 6 inches long. Place them in a steamer basket and steam over high heat for 10 minutes, or until a knife slides through easily. Remove and let cool.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, mirin, fish sauce (if using), sugar, corn starch, and water.
  3. 3
    Once the eggplant is cool to touch, halve each piece of eggplant lengthwise. Using a knife, score the flesh side of each piece with shallow vertical cuts, making sure not to cut all the way through. Gently flatten each piece with the back of your knife.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant skin-side down and sear until lightly browned. Flip and sear the other side until golden.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the sauce and simmer, flipping the eggplant halfway through, until the sauce has mostly reduced and coats the eggplant.
  6. 6
    Serve over a bed of rice, and garnish with furikake and chopped scallions!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 1/2 recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Japanese food, Asian food, eggplant, vegan, vegetarian, easy recipe, simple recipe, soy sauce, soy glazed
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Iris
Hey! I'm Iris, a casual home cook and rice enthusiast. I share Chinese-ish recipes that prioritize health and convenience.