Friday, September 10, 2010

Aubergine (Eggplant) Kinpira

If you like braised eggplant with pepper and chilli, here is another rather similar dish - Eggplant Kinpira using only simple ingredients. Mirin is omitted in this recipe, you can add mirin or cooking rice wine, if desired.

Preparation:     5 mins Cooking time:  5 mins
           
Ingredients (serves 2-4)
°         250g  aubergine (eggplant), cut into strips
°         1 tablespoon olive oil
°         some toasted sesame seeds
°         some chilli flakes (optional)
°         some coriander or Chinese celery (optional), for garnish  

Seasoning
°         3 tablespoons light soy sauce
°         60ml water or dashi stock
°         1 tablespoon sugar


Method
1.      Place all the seasoning ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
2.      Heat oil in a wok. Fry the aubergine or eggplant for 2-3 minutes.  Pour in the seasoning and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until it is dry.  
3.      Dish up, top with coriander or Chinese celery, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chilli flakes and serve immediately.

6 comments:

Jacklyn said...

mmm sounds wonderful! I absolutely love eggplant!

a veg*n @ Blog*Spot said...

Hi Jacklyn,
Nice to hear this. I like eggplant too :)
cheers

Emily said...

Crystal!
your kinpira dishes are an inspiration!

last night I had baked beans on pasta - an idea from you!

a veg*n @ Blog*Spot said...

Hi Emily

:) thanks for telling me know and glad it is of some use. Thanks for visiting my blog even if the posting getting less nowadays (busy with classes and volunteering).

Have a lovely weekend.

Cheers :)

BrusselsSprout_Katharine said...

I love kinpiras, thank you!

a veg*n @ Blog*Spot said...

Hi Brussel Sprout
Not at all. Thank you :)
Have a lovely day.
Cheers :)

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