Can You Fry Japanese Eggplant
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Can you fry japanese eggplant. The best way to monitor the temperature is to use a deep fry or candy thermometer. This recipe works best with Japanese eggplants the long skinny light-colored ones since they have a sweeter flavor and more tender texture. Heat 14 inch of grapeseed oil in a nonstick skillet over medium until hot enough for frying.
Combine miso mirin soy sauce and sake with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. If it feels firm when you buy it you can keep it in your fridge for about a week. Ingredients and Substitutions.
Its thin skin doesnt need to be peeled. Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cut eggplant into 14 slices the long wayHeavily salt one side.
We call for long and tender Japanese eggplant but regular eggplant will work well too cut into 1-inch pieces. Japanese eggplant doesnt have the same shelf life as other eggplant varieties so use it soon after purchasing. Its really simple - smells less uses less oil and is pretty damn close to actually frying.
But any eggplants you can find will do. The ideal temperature for frying eggplant is about 365-375 degrees F. 2 Japanese eggplants sliced into bite-sized pieces about 2 inches Toasted sesame oil for garnish.
And heres an advantage of the Japanese variety. This eggplant stir-fry is easy to make. Add red pepper flakes ginger garlic and eggplant.