Miso Glazed Eggplant: Absolutely Delicious Japanese Side
This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare eggplant with a savory-sweet miso glaze, inspired by Japanese flavors. It’s perfect as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roast or Grill
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or grill to medium-high heat.
- Cut the eggplant into 1-inch thick rounds or lengthwise spears.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, and water until smooth.
- Arrange the eggplant pieces on a baking sheet or grill rack.
- Brush the miso glaze generously over all sides of the eggplant.
- Roast or grill the eggplant for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, brushing with more glaze halfway through if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if using.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the glaze to your preference.
- Ensure the eggplant is tender before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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