Enjoy seasonal eggplant! 3 Easy and Popular Recipes for Summer

Hello! This time, we will introduce some delicious recipes using eggplant, a seasonal summer ingredient. Eggplant is a low-calorie, yet highly nutritious, versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. We've picked out three easy recipes that are perfect for the coming season, so be sure to give it a try!

The charm of eggplant and how to choose it

Eggplant is one of the most popular summer vegetables and is in season from July to September. It is rich in water and is rich in nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. It also has a distinctive flavor and texture, and is used in a variety of dishes, both in Japanese, Western and Chinese.

Here are some tips for choosing delicious eggplant:

• Dark skin color and glossy
• The stem part is fresh and solid
• Overall, it's tense and heavy

When purchasing at a supermarket, check for any damage.

3 recommended eggplant recipes

1. Grilled eggplant sweet miso sauce

Grilled eggplant is a simple dish that allows you to enjoy the original flavor of eggplant. Adding sweet miso makes it even more delicious.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 2 eggplants
• 2 tablespoons sweet miso
• White sesame seeds, appropriate amount

How to make it

1. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and use a knife to make a grid-shaped notch on the surface.
2. Heat salad oil in a frying pan and cook with the eggplant cut into pieces side down.
3. Once browned, turn it over, cover and steam over low heat.
4. Once the eggplant is cooked, serve in a bowl and spread it with sweet miso.
5. Pour it with white sesame seeds and it's finished.

2. Stir-fried eggplant and minced meat with curry

This dish goes great with eggplant and minced meat. The curry powder flavor will spurt your appetite.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 1 eggplant
• 100g minced pork
• 1/2 onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp curry powder
• A little salt
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Salad oil appropriate amount

How to make it

1. Chop the eggplant into pieces and soak it in water. Chop the onions and grate the garlic.
2. Heat salad oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant.
3. Once the eggplant is cooked, remove it and fry the onions, garlic and minced pork in the same frying pan.
4. Once the meat changes color, add curry powder and stir-fry again.
5. Put the eggplant back in and season with salt and soy sauce.

3. Mapo eggplant

Mapo eggplant is a classic Chinese dish seasoned with spicy meat miso. It's easy to make at home, so please try it out.

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 2 eggplants
• 100g minced pork
• 1/2 green onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 piece of ginger
• 1 tsp bean paste
• 1 tablespoon sweet bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of alcohol
• 1 tsp chicken soup base
• Water 100ml
• 1 tablespoon salad oil
• 1 tsp potato starch
• 1 tsp water

How to make it

1. Chop the eggplant in a lot. Cut the onion diagonally and chop the garlic and ginger into small pieces.
2. Heat salad oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant. Once the eggplant is cooked, remove it.
3. Add garlic and ginger to the same frying pan and stir-fry, and when it smells, add the minced pork and fry.
4. Once the minced pork changes color, add bean paste and sweet bean paste and stir-fry.
5. Put the eggplant back into 4, add soy sauce, sake, chicken broth base and water, and bring to a boil.
6. Thicken with water-dissolved potato starch and sprinkle with the green onions.

Tips and points

• Eggplant goes well with oil, so it is recommended to stir-fry it in plenty of oil.
• Adjust the amount of bean paste to your liking. If it's not spicy enough, it's a good idea to add about 1/2 teaspoon.
• Scattered with green onions to add a refreshing flavor and accent.

summary

Eggplant is a typical summer vegetable that can be easily and deliciously cooked. You can enjoy a wide variety of recipes, such as baking, stir-frying, and mixing. Eat a lot during the season and help prevent summer fatigue. Please use the recipes we have introduced to enjoy eggplant dishes!