The best way to prepare Japanese eggplant?
Gently stir-fried with chilies, ginger, and miso.
Eggplant has always been a rather challenging vegetable for me.
Elise Bauer
You really need to do something with it.
What Is Japanese Eggplant?
Fortunately, Japanese eggplant is, in my opinion, a lot easier to work with than globe eggplant.
Skinny and long Japanese eggplant.Elise Bauer
And so easy to make.
Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant With Ginger and Miso
Adapted from Nancy Hachisu’sJapanese Farm Food.
I don’t have shiso around but am growing Thai basil which was a lovely substitute.
Elise Bauer
You could also use a little sliced fresh mint.
If you don’t have dried chili peppers, try using a generous pinch of red chili pepper flakes.
Then slice them on a diagonal, crosswise, in a little less than 1/2-inch thick slices.
Elise Bauer
Heat the chilies in the oil in a wok or large skillet on medium heat.
Stir gently for several minutes until the eggplant pieces are shiny and soft.
and gently stir to coat.
Elise Bauer
Stir in the chopped shiso, Thai basil, or mint leaves, and serve immediately.
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
