Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 eggplants (140g)
• 1/2 cucumber (49g), julienned
• 100g thinly sliced pork belly (for shabu-shabu)
• 
  Kewpie Deep-fried Sesame with Ponzu Sauce Dressing, to taste

Instructions

1. Trim the stems off the eggplants, wrap each in plastic wrap, and microwave (600W) for about 2 minutes 30 seconds. Cool in water with the wrap still on, then drain and tear lengthwise into strips.
2. Julienne the cucumber.
3. Briefly blanch pork in water just before boiling. Drain and let cool slightly.
4. On a plate, arrange eggplant and cucumber. Top with pork and drizzle with Kewpie Deep-fried Sesame with Ponzu Sauce Dressing.

Tips

• Cooling eggplant in water while wrapped keeps its color vibrant and texture soft.
• Drain all ingredients well before serving to avoid a watery salad.