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Marinated Japanese Eggplant

Photo of prepared Marinated Japanese Eggplant
Photo attribution: Anna Ng
Ready In: 17 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarian
Sweet and sour marinated eggplant with ginger.

What you'll need

Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Grater
Steamer pot
Whisk or fork
Small bowl
Medium bowl

Ingredients

Serves 4
5 Japanese Eggplants
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Ginger grated
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Mirin

Directions

1.

Step 1

Wash and trim eggplant ends,steam eggplants 10 minutes until barely soft. Cut into bite-size strips.

2.

Step 2

Combine oil, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, mirin and sugar in bowl. Mix well until sugar dissolves.

3.

Step 3

Pour over eggplants; chill and marinate overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4 g5%
Saturated Fat <1 g3%
Sodium 235 mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 26 g9%
Dietary Fiber 14 g50%
Protein 4.5 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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