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Juicy and Fragrant Simmered Eggplant (Nasu no Nibitashi)

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Scoring the eggplant before cooking lets the savory broth soak right in — so good! This is 70*-san's recipe that's super easy but packed with umami flavor!

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Eggplant2–3
  • ★Dashi broth200cc
  • ★Soy sauce3 tbsp
  • ★Mirin3 tbsp
  • ★Ginger (tube ginger is fine)1 tsp
Allergens
soybean

Directions

20 min
  1. 1

    Remove the stems from 2–3 eggplants. Cut each in half lengthwise, score the surface diagonally with shallow cuts, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the eggplant skin-side down first. Once browned, flip and brown the other side as well.

  3. 3

    Once both sides are nicely browned, add the ★ seasonings, cover with a lid, and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve in a bowl along with the broth. Top with chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy hot or cold!

Tips

Be careful not to score the eggplant too deeply — cuts that are too deep can cause the pieces to fall apart during simmering. Keep the cuts shallow and evenly spaced.

Nutrition

Per serving
  • Calories90 kcal
  • Protein1.6 g
  • Fat6 g
  • Carbs8.2 g
  • Sodium1.9 g