Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku)

Name: Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 680 grams Japanese or Chinese eggplants, stemmed, split in half lengthwise (about; 59 milliliters mild red or white miso; 2 Tbsps mirin (see note above); 2 Tbsps sake; 79 milliliters sliced scallions; 2 teasoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 Tbsps sugar; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

The recipe Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku) is ready in approximately 25 minutes and is definitely a spectacular gluten free and vegetarian option for lovers of Japanese food. One serving contains 305 calories, 7g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of sugar, vegetable oil, mirin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Combine mirin, sake, miso, and sugar in a small bowl and stir with a fork until a homogenous paste is formed. Set aside.

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Mirin

Sugar

Miso

Sake

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Bowl

Rub eggplants on all surfaces with vegetable oil.

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Vegetable Oil

Eggplant

Dry Seasoning Rub

Heat a grill pan or prepare a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Grill eggplant, cut-side-down until charred grill marks appear, about 1 1/2 minutes. Rotate 45 degrees and cook until checkered hash marks appear, about 1 1/2 minutes longer. Flip and continue cooking until nearly tender, about 4 minutes longer.

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Eggplant

Hash Browns

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Grill Pan

Grill

Transfer eggplant to a large plate and allow to cool slightly.

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Eggplant

Adjust a rack 6-inches from the element and preheat broiler to high heat. Carefully spread the miso glaze on the cut surface of every eggplant.

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Eggplant

Glaze

Miso

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Broiler

Place on a rimmed baking sheet or foil-lined broiler pan, face up. Broil until completely tender and glaze has begun to caramelize, about 4 minutes.

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Glaze

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Baking Sheet

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Aluminum Foil

Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve

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Sesame Seeds

Green Onions

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Servings:

680grams

Japanese or Chinese eggplants, stemmed, split in half lengthwise (about 59milliliters

mild red or white miso 2Tbsps

mirin (see note above)2Tbsps

sake 79milliliters

sliced scallions 2

teasoons toasted sesame seeds 2Tbsps

sugar 1Tbsp

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Lang & Reed Napa Valley Chenin Blanc. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 30 dollars per bottle.