This delicious Nasu Gomae recipe is an easy and nutritious way to get your toddler to eat their veggies! Perfect for the budding toddler chef, Nasu Gomae is a classic dish from Japan that combines crunchy eggplant and carrots in a sesame sauce – providing essential vitamins and minerals for your growing toddler. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up this authentic Japanese dish in no time – giving your toddler a nutritious and delicious meal to enjoy!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Nasu Gomae, Aubergine Calories: 48 kcal Proteins: 1.2 g Carbs: 8.1 g Fats: 2.3 g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 aubergines
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons of white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius.
2. Wash and dry the aubergines then cut them into 1/2 inch slices.
3. Place the aubergine slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the sesame oil over them until they are evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the cayenne pepper over the aubergines and bake for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
5. In the meantime, toast the white sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until they are golden brown.
6. When the aubergines are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer to a plate.
7. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the aubergines and add the rice vinegar.
8. Serve the Nasu Gomae warm and enjoy!

Bonus Tip Kids love cooking with you, so make sure to include them in the prep and cooking whenever it’s safe to do so!

Recommended Sides

Nasu Gomae goes great with rice, miso soup, and a small side salad.