Eggplant Salad with Lemon-flavored Plum Dressing Recipe

• 4 small Eggplants, each about 3 ½ ounces (100g)
• 3 or 4 Shiso leaves, finely shredded, optional
  
  Dressing
• 2 tbsp pickled Plum paste
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt

• Cut the eggplant lengthwise, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Put them into water for about 5 minutes, drain and squeeze the excess liquid.
• For preparation of dressing, add the pickled plum paste, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil and salt.
• Boil water on a pan and add the eggplant and cook it for about 4 minutes. Also fry the eggplant in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Place the eggplant on the serving plate and add the dressing. Garnish the dish with shredded Shiso.