Crispy Miso Glazed Eggplant: 3 Savory Japanese Layers
Crispy Miso Glazed Eggplant is a Japanese-inspired dish featuring roasted eggplant brushed with a savory miso glaze and finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
2 Japanese eggplants
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F or 220°C.
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Slice eggplants lengthwise and score the flesh lightly.
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Brush with vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet.
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Roast for 20 minutes until tender.
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Mix miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
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Remove eggplant from oven and brush with miso glaze.
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Return to oven and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until glaze warms and caramelizes.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Scoring the eggplant allows the miso glaze to absorb into the flesh for stronger flavor.