Oriental aubergines: the recipe I learned from a Japanese friend

Quick and easy to prepare oriental aubergines, a recipe from a Japanese friend, which makes a lot and is very meaty

A super tasty Japanese eggplant recipe with soy sauce

Recipe for 4 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Lactose Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:50

Interval: 00:10

TOOLS

2 bowls (- 1 large), 1 colander, 1 pan(s), 1 auxiliary bowl or plate (- large)

EQUIPMENT

conventional

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

ORIENTAL AUBERGINES Ingredients

– 2 units of aubergines, cut into cubes (see preparation) (or Japanese aubergines)

– 1 teaspoon(s) of salt + a little for seasoning

– 3 tablespoons of corn starch for dusting

– oil to taste (or olive oil)

– 200 g of sliced ​​shitake mushrooms

– 1/2 unit of onion, diced (or red onion)

– 1 clove(s) of minced garlic

Ingredients ORIENTAL AUBERGINES – SAUCE

– 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)

– 1 tablespoon(s) of corn starch

– water to taste – just enough to dilute

Ingredients for finishing and decorating:

– green onions cut into rings to taste

– toasted sesame oil to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Start by preparing the aubergines (see preparation).
2. Set aside the other ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
3. Wash and peel the onion(s) and cut them into small squares the size of which is proportional to the aubergine.
4. Clean the shitake mushrooms and cut them into strips.
5. Peel the garlic clove and mince it.
6. Wash and dry the green onion, cut it into rings and set aside on absorbent paper.

PREPARATION:

Eggplant (do this step during pre-preparation):

1. Wash the aubergines well.
2. On a cutting board, cut them into 1 finger thick slices.
3. Then cut the slices into 4 parts each, if the cubes are too large cut again.
4. Place it in a colander, add the salt and mix well so that all the aubergine is covered.
5. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes so that it loses excess liquid.
6. Dry the aubergine cubes well with absorbent paper and place them in a bowl.
7. Continue pre-preparation (step 2).

Oriental aubergines (brown):

1. In the bowl with the eggplant cubes, add the cornstarch and mix well to coat all the cubes.
2. Heat a pan well over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or oil and increase the heat.
3. Brown the shitake mushrooms and season with a little salt – don’t add too much because the soy sauce is already salty – remove from the pan and store on a serving plate.
4. Next, brown the onion – if necessary add a little more olive oil or oil – and also season carefully – remove and store in a baking dish.
5. Add more olive oil or to the pan, if necessary, add the aubergine cubes covered in corn starch and fry until the aubergines have created a golden crust.
6. Turn to brown the aubergine cubes on the other side.
7. When they are golden, remove them from the pan and set them aside in the auxiliary dish, with the onion and the shitake.

Oriental aubergines (sauce):

1. Place the cornstarch in a bowl (see quantity in the sauce), add the soy sauce and mix until dissolved, add enough filtered water to dilute and mix again.
2. In the same pan or wok, pour an additional drizzle of oil and sauté the chopped garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the starch and soy sauce mixture, reduce the heat to medium and stir until it thickens slightly.
4. Add the aubergines, onion and mushrooms and mix well.
5. Keep on the heat for a few minutes to heat and blend the flavors.
6. Turn off the heat, add the sliced ​​green onion and the toasted sesame oil and mix again.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Serve to oriental aubergines on a serving plate or, if you prefer, spread onto plates or bowls.

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