【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Eggplant…2 pieces
Japanese yam…200 grams
Myoga (Japanese ginger)…1/2 piece
Cane sugar…1.5 tablespoons
Mirin…1 tablespoon
Sake…1 tablespoon
Soy sauce…1 tablespoon

Deep fried eggplant and Japanese yam in broth

【How to make】
①Remove the stem of the eggplant and cut it into large chunks.
②Peel the Japanese yam and cut it into chunks.
③Cut the Japanese ginger into thin strips.
④Put the cane sugar, mirin, sake, and soy sauce in a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
⑤Deep fry ① and ② in oil heated to 170 degrees, then add to ④ and mix well.
⑥Place ⑤ on a plate and garnish with ③.

【Points】
Deep frying the eggplant brings out its sweetness. Combining it with the Japanese yam, which has a different texture, makes for a satisfying dish.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)