Shibazuke is a popular pickle from the Kyoto region of Japan. It is made by pickling eggplant and cucumber in a mixture of salt, red shiso leaves, and ginger. Shibazuke has a vibrant purple color and a tangy, slightly spicy flavor. Here is a recipe for making shibazuke: Ingredients: - 2 Japanese eggplants - 1 cucumber - 2 tablespoons of salt - 10-15 red shiso leaves - 1 tablespoon of grated ginger Steps: 1. Slice the eggplants and cucumber into thin strips. 2. Sprinkle the salt over the sliced vegetables and mix well to ensure that all the pieces are coated with salt. 3. Let the vegetables sit for about 30 minutes to allow the salt to draw out the moisture. 4. Rinse the vegetables under cold water to remove the excess salt. 5. Blanch the red shiso leaves in boiling water for a few seconds, then rinse them under cold water. 6. Squeeze the excess moisture out of the shiso leaves and chop them into small pieces. 7. In a bowl, mix together the chopped shiso leaves and grated ... Leer más
