Spicy Glazed Eggplant

Spicy Glazed Eggplant
Spicy Glazed Eggplant
Slender Asian eggplant magically holds its shape as you sauté it, without going mushy, and yet it collapses in the mouth with a final suggestion of its glaze, bold with Japanese seven-spice powder and the gentle heat of fresh ginger.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Asian Japanese Side Sauté Vegetarian Eggplant Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • Carbohydrate 6 g(2%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 1 g(3%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(2%)
  • Sodium 297 mg(12%)
  • Calories 95

Preparation Toss eggplant with 1 teaspoon salt and drain in a colander, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Rinse eggplant under cold water and dry well, pressing out any excess moisture. Stir together mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and seven-spice powder. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté eggplant until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in mirin mixture and cook, gently stirring and turning frequently, until sauce becomes a glaze and eggplant is browned and tender, about 1 minute. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with chives. Cooks' notes:• Eggplant can be sliced, salted, rinsed, and pressed 1 day ahead. Chill, covered. • Eggplant, without chives, can be made 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

Preparation Toss eggplant with 1 teaspoon salt and drain in a colander, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Rinse eggplant under cold water and dry well, pressing out any excess moisture. Stir together mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and seven-spice powder. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté eggplant until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in mirin mixture and cook, gently stirring and turning frequently, until sauce becomes a glaze and eggplant is browned and tender, about 1 minute. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with chives. Cooks' notes:• Eggplant can be sliced, salted, rinsed, and pressed 1 day ahead. Chill, covered. • Eggplant, without chives, can be made 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.