Yaki Nasu

Ingredients

 * 1 lb Japanese Eggplant


 * 1/4 cup bonito flakes

Seasoning

 * 1 2/3-1 2/3 cups dashi


 * 2 tablespoons light soy sauce


 * 1 teaspoon mirin

Sauce

 * 1/2 cup dashi


 * 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce


 * 2 teaspoons mirin


 * 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

Directions

 * 1) Bring seasoning ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.


 * 1) Bring sauce to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.


 * 1) Grill Eggplants whole on a wire rack on grill until they are soft and feel tender.


 * 1) Test with your finger or a toothpick to see how soft it is.


 * 1) Place in cold water to cool; then peel and pat dry.


 * 1) Put Eggplant in seasoning liquid; allow to sit for at least 10 minutes.


 * 1) Remove Eggplant and cut into bite-size pieces.


 * 1) Place Eggplant into serving dish; top with some sauce and a few bonito flakes; serve at room temperature or chilled.