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Eggplant and Shishito Pepper Steamed Dish

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  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 茄子 2 eggplants
    • 180g shishito peppers
    • 1 green chili
    • 1 red chili

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1/2 tbsp salt
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes
    • 🌾 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds

  • Other

    • 6 tbsp rice flour

STEPS

1

Cut off the ends of the eggplants, slice them into half-moon shapes, and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to soften.

2

Squeeze the salted eggplants to remove excess moisture and mix them with 4 tbsp of rice flour in a bowl.

3

Cut larger shishito peppers in half and mix them with the eggplants. Add 2 more tbsp of rice flour and toss everything together.

4

Prepare a steamer with boiling water. Place a cloth in the steamer basket, add the vegetables, and steam for 6 minutes.

5

Serve the steamed vegetables as-is or lightly toss them with soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds for added flavor.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

150

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 20g
    Carbs
  • 3g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use fresh eggplants and shishito peppers for the best flavor.You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili.This dish pairs well with steamed rice or as a side to grilled meats.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.