Stir-fried Japanese Eggplant With Miso Paste
Learn how to make this delicious Stir-fried Japanese Eggplant with miso paste. You will love the tender eggplant, delicate tofu, and rich miso umami in every bite!
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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
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Stir-fried Eggplant Recipe:
How To Make Stir-fried Japanese 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
Prepare tofu, eggplant, and green onion.
Step 2
Lightly coat the tofu pieces with flour and cook until golden brown.
Step 3
Stir-fry the vegetables until they are cooked through.
Step 4
Add the tofu and miso sauce and toss gently.
Transfer them to a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Enjoy this delicious stir-fried Japanese eggplant!
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Stir-fried Japanese Eggplant with Miso Paste
Print Pin SaveIngredients
- 300 g Firm Tofu, 10.6 oz
- 1 Eggplant, medium size
- ½ Scallion
- 2 Tbsp Wheat Flour
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Miso Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Miso Paste
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin
- ½ Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Press tofu to remove the extra moisture and cut it into bite-size pieces. Remove the stem of the eggplant and cut it into bite-size pieces. Diagonally slice the scallion.
- Prepare Miso Sauce: Combine the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
- Cook Tofu: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Lightly coat the tofu pieces with flour, place them in the pan, and cook until golden brown. Flip the tofu pieces to cook the other side. Once evenly cooked, transfer them to a plate and set it aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add eggplant and scallions to the same pan and stir fry them.
- Add the Sauce: Reduce heat, add the tofu and miso sauce, toss gently, and let absorb flavors for a minute.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Video
Notes
- When pressing the tofu, wrap the tofu block in paper towels and place a heavy object on top. Pressing helps remove excess moisture, allowing the tofu to absorb flavors better during cooking. You may not need this pressing process if you use extra firm tofu.
- Choose eggplants that are firm and shiny for the best results.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the miso sauce according to your taste preferences.
Easy tasty recipe.
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