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Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) Recipe

Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) Recipe
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This Miso-Glazed Eggplant recipe, known as Nasu Dengaku in Japanese cuisine, offers a delightful blend of flavors with a savory miso glaze. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, this dish is sure to impress with its tender, caramelized eggplant slices.

Ingredients

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Eggplant:

  • 2 medium Japanese or globe eggplants

Miso Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the eggplants: Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise, score the flesh, and brush with vegetable oil.
  3. Roast the eggplants: Place them cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until soft.
  4. Make the miso glaze: Combine miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan, heat until smooth.
  5. Glaze the eggplants: Flip them cut side up, spread miso glaze, and broil for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use Japanese eggplants for a sweeter, tender texture.
  • Adjust sweetness of the glaze to taste.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice and grilled fish.

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