December 25, 2007

Steamed Eggplant (Mushi Nasu)

Steamed Eggplant Recipe - Japanese Vegetable Recipe
From Setsuko Yoshizuka, about.com

Chilled steamed eggplant is a good summer food. Japanese eggplants are usually small.

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 Japanese eggplants
* 1 tbsp sesame seed
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tbsp dried bonito flakes

PREPARATION:
Peel eggplants and soak in water for 10 min. Cut egg plants in half in lengthwise. Make some cuts on the surface of each piece. Steam the eggplants for 10-15 min. until soften. Serve steamed eggplants in a plate and pour soy sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and dried bonito flakes.

Makes 4 servings

Posted by cheryl at December 25, 2007 02:47 PM