Miso Glazed Eggplant
Miso Glazed Eggplant is a flavorful Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender, roasted eggplant perfectly coated with a savory-sweet miso glaze, ideal as a side or light main.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern.
- In a small bowl, mix together the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, sake, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Place the eggplant halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flesh side up.
- Brush the miso glaze generously over the cut sides of the eggplants.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and caramelized on top.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, broil the eggplant for the last 2 minutes to deepen the glaze’s caramelization.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/miso-glazed-eggplant/