Ingredients

• 2 fresh thin long brinjals
• 1 tbsp dark soya sauce
• 1 tbsp miso paste
• 1 cup dried bonito flakes
• 1.5 cups thicker dashi
• 2 tbsp oil

How to Make Brinjals in Dashi

• Char skin of brinjals and sprinkle some sea salt. Keep aside for 2-3 minutes.
• Slit brinjals into thick slanting slices. Dip slices into hot boiling water and cover with lid.
• Keep aside for 3-4 minutes. Drain, pat dry and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan and add brinjal slices. Saute till lightly browned or tender.
• Dissolve miso into dashi and strain if required.
• Pour over sizzling brinjals and bring to a boil on high.
• Add soya sauce and cover with domed lid.
• Simmer till liquid thickens.
• Pour into serving bowl and stir in dried bonito flakes.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.