Agebitashi

Agebitashi is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Japan. The dish consists of vegetables such as eggplants, asparagus, bell peppers, squash, and lotus root that are fried in oil and then marinated in a mixture of dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar. The vegetables should be fried until they're fully cooked and their colors are bright. It's important not to fry too many veggies at the same time because it will lower the temperature of the oil. Once done, the vegetables are marinated for at least 2 hours, but it's believed they taste even better the next day.