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Crispy Eggplant Katsu “Macarons”

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A unique vegetarian dish featuring crispy eggplant rounds, zesty spicy yuzu mayo, and flavorful miso slaw, perfect as an indulgent appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese, Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant Katsu
  • 1 small eggplant, sliced into ultra-thin rounds Slice thin for even cooking.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour For breading.
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • neutral oil for shallow frying Choose a neutral flavor oil.
For the Spicy Yuzu Mayo
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp yuzu juice (or lemon + orange mix) For a citrusy flavor.
  • 1 tsp sriracha or chili crisp Adjust spiciness to taste.
  • pinch of salt
For the Miso Slaw
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage (purple or napa)
  • 1 tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • pinch of grated ginger
  • optional Black sesame seeds
  • optional Microgreens or shiso leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Salt the eggplant slices and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. Coat each slice by dipping it in flour, then egg, and then panko, pressing gently to ensure crumbs stick.
Cooking
  1. Heat a shallow layer of neutral oil in a frying pan. Fry the eggplant slices for about 2–3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
Making the Sauces
  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yuzu juice, sriracha, and pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage, white miso, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Spread or pipe some yuzu mayo on one eggplant round, add a pinch of slaw, and top with a second eggplant round.
  2. Garnish with sesame seeds or microgreens if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to restore crispiness.
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