Eggplant

Sweet sour eggplants

Peeled eggplants are cubed, coated in batter, deep fried then braised in sweet sour sauce that thickens naturally as it reduces.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Soy sauce and gochujang eggplants

Eggplants slices are seared in sesame seed oil then braised quickly in a mixture of soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste), shallots and garlic.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 4 people

Miso, pork and eggplant stir fry

Deep fried diced eggplants coated in potato starch and browned ground pork are glazed with a sauce made with equal amounts of miso paste, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce and rice vinegar.

Salty, sweet, tangy with a hint of heat, this simple and inexpensive meat and vegetable dish cooks in 20 minutes.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean on your table with this wonderful salsa that can double as a spread. If weather does not permit outdoor grilling, using a stovetop grill will yield equally good results.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 2 cups

Quick-fried eggplants with ginger dashi sauce

Eggplants are cut into slices, quick fried, doused with ginger dashi sauce and garnished with crispy bonito flakes. Great side dish or vegetarian main dish.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 4 people