Magical Flavor! The Ultimate Easy Eggplant Rice Bowl
Magical Flavor! The Ultimate Easy Eggplant Rice Bowl
You’ll Regret Not Knowing This Recipe: Magical Eggplant Rice Bowl
Who knew eggplant could be this delicious?!
Main Ingredients- 1 eggplant
Golden Ratio Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh eggplant and trim off the stem. Cut it in half lengthwise. Place the cut side up on a microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds until softened. This step helps the eggplant cook faster and achieve a tender texture.
Step 2
Let the microwaved eggplant cool slightly. Then, using a knife, make shallow cuts across the skin side of the eggplant halves. Gently spread the eggplant open. This ‘scoring’ allows the sauce to penetrate deeply, making every bite more flavorful.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Place the scored eggplant halves into the hot pan. Pan-fry them until both sides are golden brown and beautifully caramelized. You’ll achieve a wonderful texture: slightly crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Step 4
Once the eggplant is nicely browned, pour the pre-mixed sauce (2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp water, 2 Tbsp sugar) into the pan. Let it simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 seconds, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the eggplant beautifully. This creates the delicious glaze for your rice bowl.
Step 5
Serve a generous portion of warm rice in a bowl. Top it with the golden-brown eggplant that has been glazed with the sauce. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the eggplant for extra flavor. Your incredibly simple yet delicious Eggplant Rice Bowl is now complete! Don’t forget to mix the extra sauce into the rice for an even more satisfying meal. ^^
