Miso Glazed Eggplant Recipe
Miso Glazed Eggplant is a savory and slightly sweet roasted vegetable dish featuring tender eggplant cubes coated in a rich miso-based glaze. This easy-to-make recipe blends umami flavors with hints of ginger and garlic, making it a perfect side or appetizer for a variety of meals.
- 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.
- Season Eggplant: Toss the eggplant cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Roast Eggplant: Roast the eggplant for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned, flipping them halfway through to promote even cooking.
- Prepare Miso Glaze: While the eggplant is roasting, whisk together white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl to form the flavorful glaze.
- Remove Eggplant: Once the eggplant is tender, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Glaze Eggplant: Brush the miso glaze generously over the roasted eggplant cubes to coat each piece well.
- Caramelize Glaze: Return the glazed eggplant to the oven and roast for another 5-7 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Mirin adds sweetness and acidity; if unavailable, use a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar as a substitute.
- Check eggplant firmness by piercing with a fork to ensure it is tender before applying glaze.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or as part of a Japanese-inspired meal.
Keywords: Miso Eggplant, Roasted Eggplant, Japanese Side Dish, Miso Glaze, Vegetarian Recipe
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