Eggplant Stirfried with Miso and Garlic

Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to cook eggplant when you do not have time? Then you will love this stir-fried eggplant with garlic recipe! It's a vegan dish that is full of flavor and nutrition. You only need a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make it. The secret is to soak the eggplant in salted water before cooking, which reduces its bitterness and makes it tenderer. Then you stir-fry it with garlic, green onions, and a savory sauce made with miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, water, and mushroom seasoning. Miso paste adds a rich and umami taste to the dish, which goes well with the soft and juicy eggplant. You can serve this dish with rice or noodles or enjoy it on its own. It's a great way to eat more vegetables and try something new. If you like the Japanese cuisine, you will love this recipe. Follow me to the kitchen and let's make this amazing, stir-fried eggplant with garlic together!

Ingredients:

2 Japanese eggplants

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 stalks of green onions, finely chopped

Stir-fry sauce ingredients:

1 teaspoon of miso paste

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

2 tablespoons of mirin

1 tablespoon of sugar

1/4 cup of water

1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning

Serving options:

Rice or noodles

Directions:

Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and soak them in salted water for about 10 minutes. This will help to remove the bitterness and make them tenderer.

Drain the eggplant and pat it dry with paper towels.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 20 seconds.

Add the eggplant and stir-fry for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, water, and mushroom seasoning. Pour the sauce over the eggplant and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the eggplant is cooked through.

Sprinkle the green onions on top and turn off the heat.

If you have some basil or cilantro, you can garnish the dish with them for extra flavor and color.

Serve hot with rice or noodles or enjoy as it is.

Enjoy your stir-fried eggplant with garlic!