Miso Glazed Eggplant Recipe
This Miso Glazed Eggplant recipe delivers a deliciously savory and slightly sweet flavor with tender roasted eggplant cubes coated in a rich miso glaze. Perfect as a side dish or vegetarian main, it combines umami-packed white miso with mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic for a burst of flavor, finished with optional sesame seeds and green onions for extra texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant and Seasoning
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Miso Glaze
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the eggplant.
- Toss Eggplant: Toss the 1-inch cubed eggplant with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated, then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast Eggplant: Roast the eggplant in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cubes are tender and lightly browned.
- Prepare Miso Glaze: While eggplant roasts, whisk together 1/4 cup white miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl to form the flavorful glaze.
- Glaze Eggplant: Remove the eggplant from the oven once tender. Brush the miso glaze generously over the roasted eggplant cubes to coat evenly.
- Second Roast: Return the glazed eggplant to the oven for another 5-7 minutes to allow the glaze to become bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve the dish warm and enjoy the rich, umami flavors.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use a high-quality white miso paste for the best balance of flavor and sweetness.
- Keep an eye on the eggplant during roasting to avoid burning the glaze in the final step.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or as a side to grilled meats or tofu.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, though the glaze is best fresh.
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