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Eggplant Yakitori
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese Vegetarian

Eggplant Yakitori

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese

Marinated chunks of eggplant on skewers, charred over high heat and showered with herbs. Ready in 27 minutes including prep.

Prep 20 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt3 tbsp
  • Ginger3 cloves, crushed
  • Soy Sauce3 tbsp
  • White Pepper1 tsp
  • Sugar1 tbsp
  • Eggplant2 large
  • Rice Vinegar1, juiced
  • Neutral Oil2 tbsp
  • Mirin3 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Shiso Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the yogurt, neutral oil, garlic, white pepper and rice vinegar juice into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Cut the eggplant into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.

  3. 3

    Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.

  4. 4

    Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.

  5. 5

    Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with shiso leaves.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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