Spicy Glazed Aubergine

Ingredients for Spicy Glazed Aubergine

• 575g Asian aubergines (about 4), trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger (use a Microplane)

• 1/8 teaspoons Japanese seven-spice powder (sometimes labeled "shichimi togarashi"), or to taste

• 45ml vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives

How to make Spicy Glazed Aubergine

Toss aubergine with 1 teaspoon salt and drain in a colander, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.

Rinse aubergine under cold water and dry well, pressing out any excess moisture.

Stir together mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and seven-spice powder.

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté aubergine until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in mirin mixture and cook, gently stirring and turning frequently, until sauce becomes a glaze and aubergine is browned and tender, about 1 minute.

Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with chives.

Disclaimer

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