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Flavorful Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

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Looking for a simple yet tasty eggplant recipe? This Miso-Glazed Eggplant is perfect for you! Enjoy the earthy eggplant complemented by the rich miso paste. Give this easy recipe a try!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe 

  • This miso-glazed eggplant is quick and easy and takes only 10 minutes to make.
  • If you love both eggplant and Japanese miso paste, this dish is a must-try!
  • This savory side dish pairs well with a variety of meals.

Japanese Eggplants

Japanese eggplants are slim and long. Their thin skin makes them perfect for quick cooking methods like stir-frying, deep-frying, and sautéing. This allows them to absorb flavors easily and stay tender.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Miso-Glazed Eggplant:

Ingredients for miso glazed eggplant
  • Japanese eggplants are usually found in Japanese or Asian grocery stores. However, if they are not available, Chinese eggplant is the best substitute.
  • Soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and miso paste for the flavorful miso glaze.
  • Cooking Oil: I use olive oil in this recipe, but you can use any oil, such as vegetable, olive, or avocado oil.
  • Sesame seeds for topping.

How To Make Miso-Glazed Eggplant: STEP BY STEP 

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make miso-glazed eggplant.

Step 1

Cut eggplant into rounds.

How to make miso-glazed eggplant.

Step 2

Cook the eggplant slices over medium heat.

How to make miso-glazed eggplant.

Step 3

Flip them over and continue cooking until they are tender.

How to make miso-glazed eggplant.

Step 4

Prepare the miso glaze.

How to make miso glazed eggplant step by step.

Place the eggplant slices on a serving plate, pour the miso glaze over, and sprinkle sesame seeds. Enjoy this delicious miso-glazed eggplant, perfect for the summer season!

Recipe Tips

  • Choose eggplants that are firm and shiny.
  • Fresh eggplants have sharp thorns on their stems. Be careful to avoid touching these thorns.
  • Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the glaze according to your taste preferences.

What To Serve With

To complement this miso-glazed eggplant, I recommend serving it with Steamed Japanese Rice, Tamagoyaki, Wakame Salad, and Mushroom Miso Soup!

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Flavorful Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Juri Austin
Looking for a simple yet tasty eggplant recipe? This Miso-Glazed Eggplant is perfect for you! Enjoy the earthy eggplant complemented by the rich miso paste. Give this easy recipe a try!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Eggplant, medium size, 300g
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • pinch Sesame seeds, for toppings
For The Miso Glaze
  • ½ tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Mirin
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Miso Paste

Instructions
 

  1. Cut Eggplant: Remove the stem of the eggplant and cut it into round slices.
  2. Cook Eggplant: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Place the eggplant slices in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly browned. Flip them over and cook for a few more minutes.
  3. Make the Miso Glaze: Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and miso paste in a small pot and heat gradually until it boils. (or microwave it)
  4. Serve: Place the eggplant slices to a serving plate, pour the miso glaze over, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

Video

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Notes

    • Choose eggplants that are firm and shiny for the best results.
    • Fresh eggplants have sharp thorns on their stems. Be careful to avoid touching these thorns.
    • Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the glaze according to your taste preferences.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Side
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: miso-glazed eggplant

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