Chinese or Japanese eggplants are best for this—American eggplants have a different texture.

Ingredients

• Eggplant — Chinese or Japanese variety
• Soy sauce — to taste
• Sesame oil — to taste
• Bonito flakes — for topping

Instructions

1. Lightly slice eggplant open on the long side.
2. Cook on a pan in low/medium heat with a generous amount of oil for 15 minutes or until tender. Alternatively, bake in oven for approximately 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Let cool (can serve fridge cold).
4. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil and top with bonito flakes.

Enjoy!