Japan
Fukashi Nasu — Niigata Steamed Eggplant with Ginger
Peeled round eggplant is steamed until soft, cooled and dressed with soy sauce and ginger. Use a steamer, knife and skewer.
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Method
3 clear steps
- 1
Wash the eggplants, remove the stems and peel. Cut each in half, soak briefly in water, then drain.
- 2
Bring plenty of water to a boil in the steamer pot. Steam the eggplant over high heat until a skewer slips easily into the flesh; keep the steaming water from boiling dry.
- 3
Let the eggplant cool, cut into bite-sized pieces, and dress with soy sauce and grated ginger to taste. Refrigerate if not serving soon.



