Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku) Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

Deep, rich miso is a natural partner for the smoky flavor of the grill. For the best caramelization, these eggplant slices are finished off in the oven.

Note: Mirin is a sweet rice-based wine. It can be found in any Japanese or Asian grocery story. If unavailable, you can make a substitue by heating 1 cup of sake with 1 cup of sugar until dissolved.

Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku)

Recipe Details

Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku) Recipe

Active 25 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 2 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mirin (see notes)
2 tablespoons sake
1/4 cup mild red or white miso
2 tablespoons sugar
4 Japanese or Chinese eggplants, stemmed, split in half lengthwise (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup sliced scallions

Directions

Combine mirin, sake, miso, and sugar in a small bowl and stir with a fork until a homogenous paste is formed. Set aside.
Rub eggplants on all surfaces with vegetable oil. 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. Transfer eggplant to a large plate and allow to cool slightly.
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. 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. Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve

Special equipment

grill or grill pan

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Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Dengaku)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
371	Calories
11g	Fat
60g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	371
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1288mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 8mg	38%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 555mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.