How to make Japanese Eggplant

When my husband and I go to our favorit Sushi restaurant we always order Japanese Eggplant with an miso glaze as an appetizer. It is delicious! Now that I have this great recipe, I can make it at home in about 15 minutes prep time!

Things You'll Need

  • 6 tablespoons shiro miso
  • (white fermented soybean paste) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1 1/2 tablespoons water 3 3/4 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oi

Instructions

  1. Preheat Broiler

  2. Whisk together shiro miso, vinegar, water, sugar, and ginger until sugar is dissolved.

  3. Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil and arrange eggplant, cut sides up, in pan.

  4. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons oil (total). Broil eggplant 4 to 6 inches from heat until it begins to turn pale golden and soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush generously with miso mixture and broil 2 minutes more.

  5. Brush eggplant with miso again and rotate pan 180 degrees (do not turn eggplant over), then continue to broil until eggplant is tender and glaze is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.