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Eggplant unagi
23m
Serves 1
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Eggplant unagi
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23m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
First, we need a big pot with water. Place a colander on it, and you have a DIY steamer.
2
Steam the eggplant for about 15 minutes.
3
Take the steamed eggplant, cut it lengthwise, then open like a book. Then score it like this.
4
In a pan with oil, fry the eggplant until golden.
5
Make the sauce: soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Mix it well.
6
Pour the sauce over the fried eggplant.
7
Fry the eggplant with the sauce until it is well coated.
8
Serve over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
1 eggplant
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 pinch sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp green onions
1 tbsp oil
Equipment
big pot
water
colander
knife
frying pan
spatula
bowl
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