Japanese Country Style Eggplant Nasu No Inaka Ni
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Japanese Country Style Eggplant, or *Nasu No Inaka Ni*, a comforting dish that highlights the velvety texture of sautéed Japanese eggplants simmered in a flavorful miso-based sauce. This traditional recipe marries the umami depth of red or awase miso with the sweetness of mirin and sugar, all balanced by a touch of soy sauce and dashi stock. The eggplants absorb the luscious sauce, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect as a side dish or over steamed rice for a hearty vegetarian meal. Garnished with a fragrant sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and bright green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, *Nasu No Inaka Ni* brings authentic Japanese home cooking to your table with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Japanese eggplants
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Miso paste (preferably red or awase miso)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon Dashi stock granules
- 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the Japanese eggplants. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2-inch-long segments. Optionally, you can score the skin in a crisscross pattern for better sauce absorption.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the eggplant pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the water, miso paste, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock granules until the miso paste is dissolved.
Pour the miso mixture over the sautéed eggplants in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the eggplant is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the eggplant mixture to a serving dish.
Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed white rice for a satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2453 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1198 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
