【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Nagaimo(Japanese yam)…120grams
Eggplant…90grams
Mayonnaise…20grams
Soy sauce...1 teaspoon
Wasabi…2 grams (as you like)
Salt...as appropriate
Japanese parsley (for decoration)...as appropriate

Nagaimo and eggplant with wasabi mayonnaise

【How to make】
①Peel the Nagaimo and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
②Remove the stems from the eggplants and cut into large pieces.
③Add ① and ② to oil heated to 170 degrees and fry quickly.
④Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, and wasabi, season with salt, then add ③.
⑤Place ④ on a plate and add the Japanese parsley.

【point】
Deep-fry the Nagaimo until they are lightly coated with oil, leaving them with a crispy texture. Please adjust the amount of wasabi to your preference.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)

Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.