Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 2-3
Discover the perfect balance of savory and sweet with this Miso-Glazed Eggplant, a Japanese-inspired dish that’s bursting with umami flavors! 🌱✨ This dish makes for a flavorful side or a light main course, perfect for those who love authentic and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients For Miso-Glazed Eggplant
☑2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
☑2 tablespoons🥄 white miso paste
☑1 tablespoon🥄 soy sauce
☑1 tablespoon🥄 mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
☑1 tablespoon🥄 sesame oil
☑1 teaspoon🥄 sugar or honey
☑1 clove garlic, minced
☑1 tablespoon🥄 sesame seeds (for garnish)
☑1 tablespoon🥄 chopped green onions (for garnish)
Cooking Steps For Miso-Glazed Eggplant
- 🥧Prepare the Eggplants
Score the flesh of the eggplants in a crisscross pattern without cutting through the skin. Brush the cut side lightly with sesame oil. - 🥧Broil or Grill the Eggplants
Place the eggplants cut-side up on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until they start to soften and become slightly golden. Alternatively, grill them until tender. - 🥧Make the Miso Glaze
In a small bowl, mix white miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar (or honey), and minced garlic until smooth. - 🥧Glaze and Broil Again
Remove the eggplants from the oven or grill and brush the miso glaze generously over the cut sides. Broil for another 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized. - 🥧Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the eggplants with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy them as a side dish, or pair them with steamed rice for a complete meal.“Umami at its finest! 🍆✨ This Miso-Glazed Eggplant is a delicious way to elevate simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish. Perfect for those who crave bold, authentic flavors.”
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