Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Caramelized nasu dengaku — buttery miso-glazed eggplant that proves veg can be the main event.

Ingredients

• 2 Japanese eggplants
• 2 tbsp white miso
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Scallion + sesame

Instructions

1. Score and roast eggplant cut-side down until soft.
2. Brush with miso-mirin glaze and broil 3 minutes.
3. Finish with scallion and sesame.