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Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Miso-Glazed Eggplant: Sweet, Spicy, and Simply Irresistible

Miso-Glazed Eggplant is a delicious fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Indonesian, Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 large eggplant large, firm varieties
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons kecap manis or regular soy sauce mixed with brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek adjust based on heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste or red miso for stronger taste
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly grated
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons scallion finely sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • brush or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the cut side deeply in a criss-cross pattern.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the kecap manis, sambal oelek, white miso paste, and grated garlic.
  4. Glaze the scored eggplant halves with two-thirds of the sauce.
  5. Roast the glazed eggplant for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
  6. Switch to broil and apply the remaining sauce, broil for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftover Miso-Glazed Eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.

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