Eggplants or Aubergines or Nasu/茄子 in Japanese are a very popular vegetable in Japan whose people have many recipes of their own that would satisfy many vegans and vegetarians worldwide.
These recipes are simple and the ingredients should be easy to obtain!
The present recipe makes use of black sesame seeds, that is roasted sesame seeds!
Apparently they are not so easy to find in Europe, which is a real pity!
INGREDIENTS (for 4 people)
Although we can buy ground black sesame seeds in Japanese markets, buy it whole and grind some just before cooking!
Great taste and flavor and so rich in nutrients!
Eggplants: 6 (long variety)
Ground black sesame seeds: 60 g
Japanese sake: 100 cc (1/2 cup). If unavailable use dry white wine!
Mirin/Japanese sweet sake: 50 cc (1/4 cup) If unavailable use very sweet white wine!
Soy sauce: 1 tab;espoon
Sugar: as appropriate
Water: 100 cc (1/2 cup)
Vegetable oil: as appropriate
RECIPE
Do not peel the eggplants.
Cut lengthwise in four, and then in halves across.
Remember that eggplants absorb oil so do not hesitate to use a lot of the latter!
Fry the eggplants.
When the eggplants have become soft and absorbed most of the oil, first add all the ingredients except the sugar and water. Fry for a while. Add the sugar and keep frying for a while.
Mix well and add the water. Turn the fire low and fry/cook until the juices have become very thick.
Switch off fire and let cool completely.
As this dish is very tasty cold, make a big batch and chill inside the refrigerator!
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another great eggplants recipe! I love black sesame, my absolute favourite dessert flavour or saboury topping, this combi sounds brilliant!
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It is always a pleasure to please! LOL
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Hi,
love your blog. I don’t know what part of Europe you have in mind, but in Poland black sesame seeds are pretty easy to find.
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Dear Wieslaw!
Greetings!
I knew that black sesame is extensively used on bread and pastries in Poland. There is even a specialized shop in Paris.
But in France, as soon as you are away from big cities it is difficult to find!
Best regards,
Robert-Gilles
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Robert-Gilles, are you sure you don’t mean poppy seeds?
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No, I’m sure these are black sesame seeds. They are completely different in size, texture and taste. I know the Jewish use a lot of poppy seeds in their food but this is not the case!
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I love eggplants and am addicted to sesame (I put it everywhere!), so this recipe is perfect for me.
Black sesame seeds are available in all the Asian shops in my city, so I always have them.
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Feel the better for it!
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