【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Eggplant…2 pieces
Small turnip…1 piece (150 grams)
Shio koji (Salted rice mold)…2 teaspoons
Ponzu sauce…Appropriate amount
Red cabbage sprouts…For decoration

Dressed salad of eggplant and small turnip

【How to make】
①Remove the stem of the eggplant, cut it in half lengthwise, then slice it diagonally.
②Peel the small turnip and slice it thinly radially.
③Put ① and ② in a bowl, add shio koji, mix with your hands and leave for a while.
④When the water from ③ has come out, squeeze it with your hands, place it on a plate, pour ponzu sauce over it, and garnish with sprouts.

【Points】
A refreshing dish to have as a palate cleanser. Seasoned with shio koji to add umami.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)