Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions

Name: Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 3 scallions

A savory and umami-packed dish that elevates any meal

Enjoy a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with this irresistible miso-glazed eggplant, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Eggplant

2 large eggplants

cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

For the Miso Glaze

3 tablespoons white miso paste

2 tablespoons mirin

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 clove garlic

minced

For the Garnish

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

3 scallions

sliced thinly on the diagonal

Preparation

Preparing the Eggplant

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare eggplant

Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

Season eggplant

Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat evenly.

Allow the eggplant to absorb the marinade for a richer taste.

Making the Miso Glaze

Combine ingredients

In a small bowl, combine white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.

Whisk glaze

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Brush glaze

Brush half of the glaze over the eggplant slices.

For a deeper flavor, marinate the eggplant in glaze for 30 minutes before broiling.

Cooking Process

Roasting

Place the eggplant slices in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.

Glazing

Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.

Broiling

Turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 5 minutes, until the glaze bubbles.

Plating & Serving