Yaki Nasu (grilled eggplant) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Yaki nasu is a Japanese eggplant dish made by grilling eggplant and serving it with ginger and soy sauce.
Yaki nasu is a Japanese eggplant dish made by grilling eggplant and serving it with ginger and soy sauce. It is tender and light, making it a lovely side dish for a summer evening or any day when you want something simple.
Japanese · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 216g serving): 106 kcal · protein 3.8g · carbohydrate 9.8g · fat 6.4g · sodium 1200.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: The surface cooks more evenly if you avoid turning the eggplant too often.
Tips: If the inside is still firm, add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan, cover, and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Tips: Add the sauce just before serving so the eggplant’s smoky grilled aroma stays distinct.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Eggplant — 1 pc
- Ginger — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Green onion — 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp