Flavorful Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant
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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I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Miso-Glazed Eggplant:

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.

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!

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Flavorful Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

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.
Video

Notes
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- 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
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
I like this much. I have eggplants from my eco garden
That’s great! Thank you for trying the recipe, Sandra!