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Marinated Japanese Eggplant

4 servings · 90g/servingAsianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Eggplant300g
  • Oil, sesame, salad or cooking14g
  • Ginger root, raw2g1 teaspoon grated
  • RICE VINEGAR15g1 tablespoon
  • Soy Sauce18g1 tablespoon
  • Sugar, white, granulated or lump4.2g1 teaspoon
  • Dry white wine5g

Estimated Cost

  • Eggplant (300g)
  • Oil, sesame, salad or cooking (14g)
  • Ginger root, raw (2g)
  • RICE VINEGAR (15g)
  • Soy Sauce (18g)$0.19
  • Sugar, white, granulated or lump (4.2g)
  • Dry white wine (5g)
Total (4 servings)$0.19(~$0.05/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 1 of 7 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Rinse the 5 Japanese eggplants and trim the stem ends.

  2. 2

    2. Place in a steamer and cook for 10 minutes until just softened.

  3. 3

    3. Cool briefly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    4. Whisk together the sesame oil, grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin in a bowl.

  5. 5

    5. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  6. 6

    6. Add the eggplant to the marinade and toss to coat.

  7. 7

    7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 4 servings · USDA data

Calories55
Protein2g
Carbs7g
Fat2g
Fiber2g
Sodium295mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.