Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Miso

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
8%
Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Miso
25 min.
4
236kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that's not only delicious but also packed with vibrant flavors, look no further than this Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Miso. This enticing vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for those who wish to indulge in a healthy yet mouthwatering starter, snack, or appetizer. With its unique combination of rich umami miso, aromatic ginger, and tender eggplant, it’s sure to impress your guests or satisfy your own cravings.

This dish comes together effortlessly in just 25 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a quick weeknight meal or a delightful addition to a festive gathering. The Japanese eggplants provide a silky texture and absorb the savory miso-sake blend beautifully, while the fragrant ginger and hint of spiciness from dried red chili peppers awaken the palate in every bite. Plus, the garnish of fresh herbs like shiso or Thai basil adds an aromatic and visually appealing touch to the dish.

Not only does this recipe cater to diverse dietary needs—being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in calories—but it also showcases the beauty of plant-based cooking. So gather your ingredients, fire up your wok, and embrace the wonderful flavors of Stir Fried Japanese Eggplant with Ginger and Miso. You won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • Tbsp miso white (we used miso)
  • 1.5 teaspoons sake 
  • 450 japanese eggplants (4 to 5 long, skinny eggplants)
  • Tbsp rice bran oil 
  •  chili peppers dried whole red
  • Tbsp slivered ginger fresh peeled
  • Tbsp mint leaves fresh finely sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Stir the miso and the sake together in a small bowl, set aside.
  2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise. Then slice them on a diagonal, crosswise, in a little less than 1/2-inch thick slices.
  3. Heat chilies in oil, add ginger and eggplant slices to stir fry:
  4. Heat the chilies in the oil in a wok or large skillet on medium heat. Once the chilies start to sizzle, and you can smell the aroma of the chilies, add the ginger and eggplant slices, and toss to coat with the oil. Stir gently for several minutes until the eggplant pieces are shiny and soft.
  5. Add the miso-sake mixture to the eggplant pieces and gently stir to coat.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped shiso, Thai basil, or mint leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein3.75%
Fat80.72%
Carbs15.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.4730434670396%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
96.4mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.6kcal
11.78%
Fat:21.74g
33.45%
Saturated Fat:2.15g
13.42%
Carbohydrates:9.41g
3.14%
Net Carbohydrates:5.44g
1.98%
Sugar:4.63g
5.15%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:319.92mg
13.91%
Alcohol:0.3g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:2.27g
4.55%
Vitamin E:6.4mg
42.66%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.24%
Fiber:3.97g
15.89%
Potassium:290.16mg
8.29%
Folate:27.14µg
6.79%
Copper:0.13mg
6.64%
Vitamin K:6.7µg
6.38%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.84%
Magnesium:21.24mg
5.31%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.24%
Phosphorus:41.91mg
4.19%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.89%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.54%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.52%
Vitamin C:2.77mg
3.36%
Iron:0.52mg
2.88%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.74%
Vitamin A:116.48IU
2.33%
Calcium:16.43mg
1.64%
Selenium:0.98µg
1.4%