Miso Glazed Eggplant (Printable Version)

Silky roasted eggplant with sweet-savory miso glaze, broiled until caramelized and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggplant

01 - 2 medium Japanese eggplants

→ Miso Glaze

02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 1 tablespoon mirin
04 - 1 tablespoon sake
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice eggplants in half lengthwise. Score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to pierce the skin.
03 - Brush cut sides with sesame oil and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until the flesh is tender and golden.
05 - Whisk together the miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, and remaining sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
06 - Remove eggplants from the oven. Spread a generous layer of miso glaze evenly over the cut sides.
07 - Set oven to broil. Broil eggplants for 2 to 3 minutes, until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
08 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The eggplant transforms into something buttery and luxurious with almost no effort on your part.
  • One glaze works magic and makes you feel like you've discovered a secret that professional cooks have been keeping.
  • It's naturally vegan, elegant enough for guests, and humble enough for a quiet weeknight dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip the crosshatch scoring—it's not just for looks, it actually changes how the eggplant texture develops and how the glaze soaks in.
  • Broil time is a game of attention, not guesswork; every oven broils differently, and the glaze can go from caramelized to burnt in seconds if you wander away.
  • Japanese eggplants really do make a difference here—globe eggplants have more water and thicker skin, and they won't give you the same silky result.
03 -
  • If your broiler runs hot, place the baking sheet on a lower rack and broil for just 1 to 2 minutes instead to prevent the glaze from burning before it caramelizes.
  • Save any leftover glaze for grilled vegetables, roasted fish, or even stirred into rice—it's too good to waste.
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