Eggplant and tofu salad with ginger-soy sauce

4 servings

40 minutes

This exquisite eggplant and tofu salad with ginger-soy sauce reflects the harmony of Japanese cuisine. The eggplants, gently fried and infused with miso sauce, give the dish a deep umami-filled flavor. Soft tofu cubes create a contrast of textures, while fresh green pepper adds brightness and crunchy freshness. Finely grated ginger reveals spicy and warming notes, highlighting the complexity of the aroma. This dish is perfect as a light dinner or a nutritious side to main Japanese dishes. Its origins are rooted in the traditions of simple yet balanced Japanese gastronomy, where each ingredient is used to maximize flavor release. Serve the salad slightly chilled to better appreciate the nuances of its components and enjoy every juicy bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 251.3
• Proteins: 13.7g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 17.6g

Ingredients

• Eggplants: 1 pc
• Green pepper: 2 pc
• Tofu: 400 g
• Miso paste: 3 tbsp
• Ginger: 10 g
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Mirin: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the eggplants into small cubes and fry them in vegetable oil. Then simmer with the sauce for 5 minutes. To prepare the sauce, dissolve the miso paste in water and combine it with soy sauce. Add grated ginger, salt, and sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Eggplants: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Miso paste: 3 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Ginger: 10 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

2. Cut the tofu into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tofu: 400 g

3. Remove seeds from the pepper and cut it into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green pepper: 2 pieces

4. Combine the vegetables and tofu, mix well. Add a bit of the sauce in which the eggplants were stewed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon