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Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant

Delicious Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant You’ll Crave!

This Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant is an umami-packed dish, easy to prepare, and full of delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplant (Aubergine) Japanese eggplants are a great substitute if available.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil works well.
For the Miso Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust based on your taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Can be substituted with drinking sake mixed with a bit of sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Key for umami flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Miso Paste White miso offers sweetness, awase or brown miso can be used for more depth.
For Garnish (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Thinly Sliced Green Onion

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Nonstick frying pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant
  1. Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) if baking.
  2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and gently score the flesh in a crisscross pattern. Rub with vegetable oil.
  3. For the stovetop method, heat a frying pan, place cut-side down, and cook for 8-10 minutes. For baking, place cut-side down on the sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until dissolved. Stir in miso paste until smooth.
  5. Flip the eggplant cut side up, cover with the miso glaze, and broil for about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Ensure your frying pan is adequately heated before adding the eggplant. Adjust sweetness based on taste.

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