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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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From Sandra: “I like this much. I have eggplants from my eco garden”

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

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:

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.

Step 1

Cut eggplant into rounds.

Step 2

Cook the eggplant slices over medium heat.

Step 3

Flip them over and continue cooking until they are tender.

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

Total: 10

Servings: 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

Instructions

Cut Eggplant: Remove the stem of the eggplant and cut it into round slices.
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.
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)
Serve: Place the eggplant slices to a serving plate, pour the miso glaze over, and sprinkle sesame seeds.

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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.

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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2 Comments

Sandra says:

Sep 7, 2023 at 2:55 AM

I like this much. I have eggplants from my eco garden

1. JURI says:
  
  Sep 7, 2023 at 5:28 AM
  
  That’s great! Thank you for trying the recipe, Sandra!