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Description
Silky roasted eggplant with a glossy, umami-rich miso glaze 🤍. Light yet satisfying, this classic Japanese temple-style dish is naturally meat-free and perfect for mindful meals.
Ingredients
🍆 2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise (about 600 g / 1.3 lb)
🛢️ Neutral oil: 2 tbsp (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
🌾 White miso paste: 3 tbsp (45 g / 1.6 oz)
🍯 Sugar: 1 tbsp (12 g / 0.4 oz)
🍶 Mirin: 2 tbsp (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
🍶 Sake (optional): 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
🌿 Sesame oil: 1 tsp (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)
🌱 Toasted sesame seeds & sliced green onions, for garnish
Preparation
1️⃣ Score the cut sides of each eggplant in a shallow crosshatch. Brush with neutral oil.
2️⃣ Place cut-side down on a lined tray and roast at 220°C (425°F) for 12–14 min until soft.
3️⃣ Meanwhile, whisk miso, sugar, mirin, sake (if using), and sesame oil until smooth.
4️⃣ Flip eggplants cut-side up and spread a generous layer of miso glaze.
5️⃣ Return to the oven and broil/grill 1–2 min until the glaze bubbles and lightly caramelizes.
6️⃣ Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot or warm.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook: 15 minutes
⏳ Total: 25 minutes
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: 190 kcal
💪 Protein: 5 g
🧈 Fat: 10 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 20 g
🧂 Sodium: 620 mg
Advice
For alcohol-free glazing, replace mirin with 20 ml (1⅓ tbsp) water + 10 ml (2 tsp) rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar, and skip the sake.
Status
Glossy, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth — Nasu Dengaku 🍆 is the minimalist Japanese comfort you’ll crave on repeat. #grannyzen #nasudengaku #japanesecuisine #fastingfriendly #plantbased
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