Japanese Country Style Eggplant Nasu No Inaka Ni

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Japanese Country Style Eggplant, or *Nasu No Inaka Ni*, a comforting dish that highlights the velvety texture of sautéed Japanese eggplants simmered in a flavorful miso-based sauce. This traditional recipe marries the umami depth of red or awase miso with the sweetness of mirin and sugar, all balanced by a touch of soy sauce and dashi stock. The eggplants absorb the luscious sauce, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s perfect as a side dish or over steamed rice for a hearty vegetarian meal. Garnished with a fragrant sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and bright green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, *Nasu No Inaka Ni* brings authentic Japanese home cooking to your table with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Japanese eggplants
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Miso paste (preferably red or awase miso)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 teaspoon Dashi stock granules
• 2 stalks Green onions (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the Japanese eggplants. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2-inch-long segments. Optionally, you can score the skin in a crisscross pattern for better sauce absorption.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the eggplant pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the water, miso paste, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock granules until the miso paste is dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the miso mixture over the sautéed eggplants in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the eggplant is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the eggplant mixture to a serving dish.

Step 6

Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed white rice for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(810.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	630.8

Total Fat 35.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2453.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.7g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.9mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1197.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 43.4%