# Smoky Charred Aubergines with Ginger Mentsuyu

A simple and healthy Japanese recipe for smoky charred aubergines with ginger mentsuyu.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 1 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 big aubergines
- 60 ml water
- 1 tsp dashi powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sake or white wine
- 1 ginger

## Instructions

1. Char the aubergines on high heat, rotating them until soft and burnt.
2. Make the mentsuyu by simmering dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake in a saucepan for a couple of minutes.
3. Grate some ginger; add half to the sauce and keep half for topping.
4. Once the aubergines are slightly cool, slide the skin off and slice them in half and then vertically.
5. Pile the sliced aubergines on a plate, pour the ginger mentsuyu generously over them, and add the remaining grated ginger on top.

## Equipment

- Gas stove or barbecue
- Tongs
- Small saucepan
- Grater
- Knife
- Chopsticks

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjR0TXIzR_/?igsh=cmNqNDJpanB1dnhi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e4ea648b-19e1-4e84-b39a-df1ad842a12b
- Extracted: 2025-03-28

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