Nipponese Eggplant

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Japanese

Nipponese Eggplant offers a savory, umami-rich dish featuring tender eggplant cubes simmered in soy sauce, sweetened with brown sugar, and complemented by caramelized onions. This flavorful dish suits those seeking a quick, comforting Japanese-inspired vegetarian meal with deep, balanced flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 3 medium onions
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Peel the eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes.
  2. In a skillet, fry thinly sliced onions in butter or margarine until translucent and golden.
  3. Add the cubed eggplant, soy sauce, water, and brown sugar to the skillet with onions.
  4. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the eggplant is tender and flavors meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3g 6% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 37g 13% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 26.7g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1864.8mg 81% DV
Potassium 206.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Calcium 36.8mg 3% DV
Iron 0.6mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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