Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 large eggplants
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. Cut eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and vegetable oil.
4. Brush eggplant rounds with the sauce mixture.
5. Grill eggplant rounds for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and charred.
6. Remove eggplant from grill and transfer to a serving platter.
7. Drizzle remaining sauce over the eggplant.
8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Grill or grill pan at medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fiber: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Mirin can be substituted with rice vinegar and sugar.
- Sake can be substituted with white wine or rice wine vinegar.
- Sesame oil can be substituted with vegetable oil.
Variations:
- Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the sauce mixture for a more umami flavor.
- Top the eggplant with chopped cilantro or basil for a fresh herb flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to brush the eggplant with the sauce mixture evenly to ensure a flavorful dish.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover eggplant in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the eggplant on a large platter with green onions and sesame seeds sprinkled on top.
Garnishes:
- Green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Pairings:
- Serve with steamed rice and a side of miso soup.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice and miso soup
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the eggplant is not tender after grilling, continue to grill for an additional 1-2 minutes per side.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the eggplant thoroughly before cutting and grilling.
Food history:
- Sata-Style Eggplant is a popular dish in Okinawan cuisine, which is known for its unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian influences.
Flavor profiles:
- Savory, sweet, and slightly smoky
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice.
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Region: Japanese