Simple Pickled Japanese Eggplant Recipe
Looking for a Japanese eggplant recipe? Try this easy and quick Pickled Japanese Eggplant. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a refreshing side dish ready to enjoy!
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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
Youโll need the following ingredients to make this Pickled Eggplant Recipe:

How To Make Pickled Eggplant: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Place the sliced eggplants and salt in a plastic bag.

Step 2
Combine them and rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 3
Squeeze and remove the excess moisture.

Step 4
Transfer the eggplant to an airtight container. Add the seasonings and toss until well-coated.

Lastly, transfer the pickled Japanese eggplant onto a serving plate and enjoy these delicious pickles, perfect for the summer season!
Storage

Transfer the pickled Japanese eggplant into an airtight container. It can be fresh and flavorful for 2-3 days.

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Simple Pickled Japanese Eggplant Recipe

Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants into thin slices.
- Place the sliced eggplants and salt in a plastic bag and gently massage them to blend them well.
- Close the bag and let the eggplant slices rest for about 10 minutes.
- Make a hole in the bag and squeeze the eggplant slices to remove the excess moisture.
- Transfer the eggplant slices to a mixing bowl, add rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil to toss until well coated.
Video

Notes
- Storage: Transfer the pickled Japanese eggplant into an airtight container. It can be fresh and flavorful for 2-3 days.
- Use fresh and firm Japanese eggplants for the best results.
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- Over time, the eggplants naturally develop a brown color, which is normal because of the vegetable’s polyphenols.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
A very good summer salad recipe! Easy to make, the hardest part being the 10 minutes waiting for the eggplants to sweat!
Thank you for trying the recipe!
Lucky to find beautiful & fresh Japanese eggplant at Mitsuwa in San Diego. Thank you for sharing this recipe. So easy, delicious and nutrious.
You are welcome, Linda! Thank you for trying the recipe!