Vegetable Yakibitashi (Grilled Vegetables in Dashi Broth)
Yakibitashi is a Japanese dish that combines the savory flavors of grilled ingredients with a seasoned dashi broth. While this recipe uses eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers, you can substitute other vegetables and still achieve delicious results.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Japanese or Chinese eggplants
- ½ zucchini
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
For the seasoned dashi broth:
- ⅗ cup dashi stock (Please refer to the linked page for instructions on how to make it. For plant-based options, see the pages on Kombu Dashi and Shiitake Dashi.)
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- In a pot, combine dashi, mirin, and soy sauce, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, let it simmer over low heat for about 30 seconds, then remove from the heat. Transfer the broth to a heatproof container and let it cool to room temperature (chilling it in the refrigerator is ideal).
- Eggplants: Trim off the stems, cut them in half lengthwise, and make a crisscross pattern on the skin side. Then, cut each half crosswise into bite-sized pieces.Zucchini: Slice it into rounds about ½ inch (1-1.5 cm) thick.Cherry tomatoes: Remove the stems.Bell pepper: Remove the seeds and cut it into long strips.
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the pan is hot, add the prepared vegetables (eggplants, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper) and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Remove the vegetables as they are done, and transfer them to the container with the seasoned dashi broth.In Japan, this dish is typically prepared in a pan, but you can also use a grill if you prefer.
- Make sure the vegetables are submerged in the dashi broth as much as possible, and let them soak at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 106.33kcal Carbohydrates: 21.48g Protein: 6.06g Fat: 1.04g Saturated Fat: 0.22g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.42g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12g Sodium: 1402.03mg Potassium: 698.8mg Fiber: 5.25g Sugar: 12.98g Vitamin A: 2238.3IU Vitamin C: 98.94mg Calcium: 52.7mg Iron: 1.61mg
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