This stir-fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender eggplant with a rich miso sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs well with rice or noodles. Get all the details below for my eggplant and miso stir-fry recipe.
The recipe is simple and utilizes basic cooking techniques, making it accessible for cooks of all levels. You can easily adjust the ingredients to include your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Easy Eggplant and Miso Stir-Fry Recipe
This stir-fry features sliced eggplant cooked until tender and coated in a savory miso sauce, providing a delicious umami flavor. The dish takes about 25 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup snap peas or green beans (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice the eggplants, bell pepper, and snap peas. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Cook the Eggplant: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced eggplant and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the sauce over the cooked eggplant and add the bell pepper and snap peas. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and well-coated in the sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!
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