Learn about Japanese home cooking ... Chop the toasted sesame seeds. 4. Add a generous amount of sesame oil to the pan. Place over medium heat and add the eggplant, stir. Add the shishito peppers.

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 regular eggplants. Ratatouille is ...