Fried Eggplant in Tempura Sauce ( Agedashi Nasu )

Fried Eggplant in Tempura Sauce ( Agedashi Nasu )

Agedashi Nasu is a Japanese vegetable dish that is delicious and versatile. The main ingredients for the agedashi tofu recipe are dried shiitake mushrooms and bonito flakes. This dish is delicious and easy to prepare. This recipe also uses a vegan dashi. This recipe contains no animal products and is a good alternative to a traditional meat-based version. Here's how to prepare agedashi tofu.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Appetizer, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Agedashi Nasu, fried eggplant, tempura, tempura sauce

CookingStyle: Boiling, Slow cooking, Stir-frying

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: serves

Calories: 157kcal

Author: James Anderson

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Equipment

Skillet

medium bowl

Frying Pan

Ingredients

⅓ cup dashi stock or broth plus 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
2 medium-sized eggplants destemmed, cut lengthwise and then crosswise
¾ cup hot water grated, for garnish
Chopped green onion and bonito flakes for garnish (optional)
1 tablespoon ginger
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a medium serving bowl, combine the stock or broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Set aside.
Make diagonal slits on the eggplant skins, about ½ inch apart and halfway into the eggplant. Pat the eggplants dry with paper towels.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, about 1-2 inches deep, to 350°F.
Deep fry the eggplant for 1 minute on each side, then remove it from the heat and place it in a metal rack or colander.
Pour the hot water over the eggplant to remove any excess oil.
Place the still-warm slices of eggplant in the Dashi-based stock.
Garnish with the grated ginger or green onion and bonito flakes (optional) and serve.

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Notes

Unlike the original version, agedashi tofu has a different taste. It is made by marinating eggplant and frying it. Then, it is served with dashi nashi sauce. In the United States, agedashi tofu is a must-try appetiser at a Japanese restaurant. Regardless of where you get it, make sure you try it. Then, enjoy it with a delicious agedashi nasu.

You can also garnish the eggplant with sesame seeds to add a crunchiness to the dish. After cooking, you can serve the agedashi tofu with sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

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