Chef Rika shows us how to use various summer vegetables, such as eggplant, bell pepper and edamame. We try a dish that's a favorite with Rika's family. 1. For the pickles, remove the seeds from ...

My local grocery store doesn't sell Japanese eggplant, which is typically narrower and slightly sweeter than American eggplant. For this recipe, I decided to substitute it with American eggplant ...

This simple recipe can also be used in ... Any type of eggplant can be roasted, including globe (American), Italian, Japanese, or Chinese varieties. Smaller, thinner-skinned varieties like ...

Here everything is cooked together. I don't bother to peel the eggplant, but do so if you wish. I recommend Japanese eggplants for this dish. Long and thin, they are firmer and have fewer seeds than ...

It's also notorious for absorbing oil when it's fried, but that's not a problem with this recipe, where the eggplant is steamed ... Buy Chinese or Japanese eggplants that are as thin as possible.

If you're not a fan of bold Asian flavor, try this soba noodle salad that relies on a surprisingly delicious mix of Japanese and Mediterranean ingredients. Grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes ...