Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

This recipe features tender eggplant slices glazed with a flavorful miso sauce, then roasted or grilled to perfection. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice or noodles.

Servings 4

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
• Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using a grill, brush the eggplant slices with a little oil to prevent sticking.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
• Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet or grill grates and brush both sides generously with the miso glaze.
• If using the oven, roast the eggplant for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized. If using the grill, cook the eggplant for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
• Once cooked, remove the eggplant from the oven or grill and transfer to a serving plate.
• Sprinkle the roasted or grilled eggplant slices with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
• Serve the miso-glazed eggplant as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice or noodles.

Calories: 150kcal

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Miso Paste

This dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with tender eggplant slices coated in a luscious miso sauce.

The miso paste, soy sauce, honey, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic come together to create a symphony of flavors that will transport you straight to the streets of Asia.

To start, gather your ingredients. You will need miso paste, soy sauce, honey, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and green onions. These ingredients may seem exotic, but they are readily available at your local grocery store or Asian market.

Now, let’s dive into the preparation. Begin by slicing the eggplant into thin rounds. This will ensure that they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors of the miso glaze. Once sliced, set them aside and let’s move on to the star of the show – the miso sauce. In a bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, honey, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Whisk everything together until well combined and smooth. This sauce is the heart and soul of the dish, so take your time to make sure it’s perfectly blended.

Now, it’s time to coat the eggplant slices with the miso sauce. Using a brush or a spoon, generously glaze each slice, making sure to cover both sides. This step is crucial as it will infuse the eggplant with all the incredible flavors of the miso sauce. Once the eggplant slices are coated, it’s time to decide how you want to cook them. You have two options – roasting or grilling. If you prefer a smoky flavor, grilling is the way to go. Simply place the slices on a preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you don’t have a grill or prefer a softer texture, roasting in the oven is equally delicious.

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and tender.