JAPANESE GRILLED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) (YAKI NASU)

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A Japanese restaurant favorite. May be best suited for the more experienced fan of Japanese cuisine.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Japanese eggplant
1/4 cup bonito flakes
1 2/3 cups dashi
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon mirin
1/2 cup dashi
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons mirin
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Steps:

  • Bring seasoning ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
  • Bring sauce to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
  • Grill eggplants whole on a wire rack on grill until they are soft and feel tender.
  • Test with your finger or a toothpick to see how soft it is.
  • Place in cold water to cool; then peel and pat dry.
  • Put eggplant in seasoning liquid; allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Remove eggplant and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Place eggplant into serving dish; top with some sauce and a few bonito flakes; serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nusrat Ontora
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This recipe is a great way to introduce someone to Japanese food. It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Precious Merit
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The eggplant was grilled perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahshakib
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is what really makes it. I would definitely make this again.


ABC AD
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also very healthy and flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant.


Ayub sk
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The eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less oil when grilling the eggplant.


Alaa Ashraf
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This was my first time making Japanese grilled eggplant and it was a success! The eggplant was perfectly tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mei_mei
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I love the smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant. The sauce is also very flavorful and pairs well with the eggplant. I would definitely make this dish again.


Branded Shahid
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce.


Yango Rose
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The eggplant was soft and flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Jamison Rossouw
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This was a very easy dish to make and it turned out delicious. The eggplant was perfectly grilled and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muhmmad Zeeshan
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is what really makes it. I would definitely make this again.


Crimson Tate
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also very healthy and flavorful. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant.


Tyson FINLEY
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The eggplant was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using less charcoal or grilling the eggplant for a shorter amount of time.


Mohammad Elias
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This was my first time making Japanese grilled eggplant and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Malik mahi
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I love the way the eggplant melts in your mouth. The sauce is also very flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who loves eggplant.


Shehroz Bashir
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The eggplants were perfectly grilled and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.