A perfect balance between sweet and savory, Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) melts in your mouth. This simple yet delicious recipe features eggplants coated in a flavorful miso glaze and topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
1: Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2: Slice the eggplants in half lengthways, then score the flesh by creating diagonal cross cuts.
3: Generously spray or brush with oil and place onto a lined baking tray.
4: Bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
5: In the meantime, mix the miso, sugar, mirin, and sake until smooth.
6: Remove eggplants from the oven and change the oven to the broil setting.
7: Brush the miso glaze over each eggplant and return to the oven.
8: Broil until golden brown and sizzling.
9: Top with green onion and sesame seeds and serve!
