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Nasu Dengaku Miso Eggplant Recipe

Delicious Japanese-style miso-glazed eggplant.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 3 tablespoon miso paste
  • 2 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
  • 2 green onions finely chopped optional, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
  3. Brush the cut sides with sesame oil.
  4. Place the eggplants cut side up on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. While the eggplants are baking, mix the miso paste, mirin, sake, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Remove the eggplants from the oven and spread the miso mixture over the top.
  7. Return to the oven and broil for another 5 minutes until the miso is bubbly and slightly charred.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if using.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Eggplant, Miso, Vegetarian
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