Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Miso glazed japanese eggplant is a flavorful and savory dish that highlights the unique taste of eggplant. The eggplant is roasted until tender and then coated in a rich miso glaze, creating a deliciously umami-packed meal or side dish.
This recipe is japanese style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include green onions, mirin, soy sauce, sesame seeds.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp green onions (sliced)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 4 tbsp miso paste
- 4 medium japanese eggplant (halved lengthwise)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
- Place the halved eggplants on a baking sheet, cut side up, and brush them generously with the miso glaze.
- Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
- Remove the eggplants from the oven and sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.