Tag Archive: eggplant

Onigiri Love for Japan (Japanese Rice Balls)

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

I recently spent a few days in Los Angeles at the Natural Products Expo with my friend Stacey and the company she works for.  She had invited me to go as a Brand Ambassador for her company and to tweet for them while I was there.  This was the first time I had ever been…

Nasu Dengaku (roasted eggplant w/a sweet miso sauce)

Nasu Dengaku (roasted eggplant w/a sweet miso sauce)

This is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant!  This particular recipe is from my Japanese cooking Teacher in Tokyo.  Some people deep fry the eggplant but I prefer roasting it in the oven, tastes much better I think.  This recipe makes more sauce than you need, but it keeps well in the fridge…