Unagi-Inspired Japanese Eggplant (Nasu no Kabayaki)

Serves 2

prepPeel eggplants
2 to 4 Japanese eggplants, peeled	Microwave eggplants 600 W, 2–3 min	Butterfly eggplants, dust with starch	Pan-fry eggplants until golden	Plate & garnish
2 tbsp / 30 ml sake	Add sauce, simmer until glazed
2 tbsp / 30 ml mirin
2 tbsp / 30 ml soy sauce
1 tbsp / 12 g sugar
Potato starch, for dusting
2 eggs, optional	Cook soft omelet
Sesame seeds
2 green onions / scallions, thinly sliced

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