Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant (also known as Nasu Dengaku in Japan) is a simple yet stunning dish featuring tender roasted eggplant brushed with a rich, savory-sweet miso glaze. The eggplant turns silky and caramelized as it roasts, soaking up the umami flavors of miso, soy sauce, and sesame. It’s beautifully golden, slightly smoky, and perfectly balanced between salty and sweet.

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🍆 Miso Glazed Eggplant Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants (Japanese or globe), halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons white miso paste (or red miso for deeper flavor)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin (or rice vinegar + ½ teaspoon honey as a substitute)
• 1 tablespoon sake (optional, or use water)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for added depth)
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for balance)
• Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish

🧆 How To Make Miso Glazed Eggplant

1. Prep the eggplant: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Score the flesh of each eggplant half in a crosshatch pattern (without cutting through the skin). Brush with vegetable oil.
2. Roast: Place the eggplant cut side up and roast for 25–30 minutes, until the flesh is soft and golden.
3. Make the glaze: While eggplant roasts, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sake (or water), honey, sesame oil, ginger, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Glaze and broil: Remove eggplant from the oven, brush generously with the miso glaze, and return under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until caramelized and bubbling.
5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving warm.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use Japanese eggplants: They’re smaller, thinner, and perfect for soaking up flavor.
• Don’t skip scoring: It helps the eggplant cook evenly and absorb the glaze.
• Balance the glaze: Adjust honey or soy sauce to taste for more sweetness or saltiness.
• Caramelize properly: Keep a close eye while broiling — the glaze can brown quickly!
• Make it a meal: Serve over steamed rice or noodles with a side of sautéed greens.

🍜 What To Serve With Miso Glazed Eggplant?

This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine or brown rice, soba noodles or a simple cucumber salad. For a complete meal, serve it with teriyaki salmon, tofu or grilled chicken. It also shines as part of a Japanese-inspired vegetarian dinner.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Miso Glazed Eggplant?

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Freeze: Not recommended the texture of eggplant becomes too soft after freezing.

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📊 Miso Glazed Eggplant Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 portion (½ eggplant)

• Calories: 190 kcal
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 520mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 12g
• Protein: 4g