Yaki Nasu

== Description ==
Japanese grilled eggplant
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb Japanese eggplant
* ¼ cup bonito flakes 
=== Seasoning ===
* 1⅔ – 1⅔ cups dashi
* 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon mirin 
=== Sauce ===
* ½ cup dashi
* 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons mirin
* 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 
== Directions ==
# Bring seasoning ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
# Bring sauce to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
# Grill eggplants whole on a wire rack on grill until they are soft and feel tender.
# Test with your finger or a toothpick to see how soft it is.
# Place in cold water to cool; then peel and pat dry.
# Put eggplant in seasoning liquid; allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.
# Remove eggplant and cut into bite-size pieces.
# Place eggplant into serving dish; top with some sauce and a few bonito flakes; serve at room temperature or chilled. 
Category:Japanese Appetizers
Category:Japanese eggplant Recipes
Category:Tuna Recipes
Category:Mirin Recipes
Category:Dashi Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes