Vegan Roasted Eel
Get ready to savor an extraordinary culinary transformation with Vegan Roasted Eel—an ingenious plant-based twist on a seafood classic. Crafted from tender roasted eggplant slices, this recipe delivers the rich umami flavors and caramelized depth traditionally associated with eel, all while staying completely vegan. A luscious marinade made from soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, and aromatic ginger infuses the eggplant with an irresistible sweet and savory profile, complemented by crisp nori strips for a burst of ocean-like flavor. Perfectly roasted to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this dish is a showstopper whether served as an elegant appetizer or tucked into sushi rolls for a unique vegan delight. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, it’s visually stunning, nutrient-packed, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Indulge in the magic of plant-based seafood today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 nori seaweed sheets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. You should get about 4-5 slices per eggplant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to form the marinade.
Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with olive oil and lay them on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the eggplant slices in the oven for 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting.
While the eggplant is roasting, cut the nori sheets into strips that can cover the surface of one side of the eggplant slices.
After the eggplants are done roasting, take them out of the oven and brush generously with the prepared marinade. Press a strip of nori onto the top of each slice, allowing it to absorb some of the marinade.
Return the eggplant slices to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes until the eggplants are caramelized and tender, and the nori appears crisp.
Remove the eggplant slices from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve as an appetizer, or as a component in sushi rolls for a unique, vegan sushi experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1830 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2785 mg | 59% | |
*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.
