Description
A delightful Japanese dish featuring roasted eggplants glazed with a rich miso sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium aubergines (eggplants)
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Cut the aubergines in half lengthwise and slice criss-crosses in their flesh, about ½ an inch deep.
- Place the halved aubergines on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Combine miso paste, olive oil, maple syrup, and soy sauce in a bowl to prepare the glaze.
- Remove aubergines from oven and brush with the miso glaze.
- Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes or until golden and soft.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, umami-rich flavors.
Notes
For added heat, consider adding chili paste or sriracha to the glaze. Experiment with different types of miso for varied flavors. Serve with sesame seeds for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg