Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and 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
For the Miso Glaze
For the Garnish
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
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Plating & Serving
Arrange the glazed eggplant slices on a serving platter, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and scatter scallions over the top.