Best 6 Eggplant With Miso Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of eggplant prepared with the umami-richness of miso. This versatile vegetable takes center stage in a symphony of recipes that showcase its tender texture and ability to absorb the savory essence of miso. From the classic Japanese staple of Nasu Dengaku, where grilled eggplant slices are glazed with a sweet and savory miso sauce, to the innovative Eggplant with Miso and Tahini, where roasted eggplant is paired with a creamy and flavorful sauce, each recipe offers a unique take on this harmonious combination. Whether you prefer the simplicity of Steamed Eggplant with Miso or the hearty satisfaction of Miso Eggplant Gratin, there's a recipe here to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to explore the depths of flavor as you delve into the world of eggplant and miso.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT



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Miso-glazed eggplant (Nasu dengaku) is on many Japanese menus, and it's a dish I always order. It's incredibly easy to make at home. I roast the eggplant first, then brush it with the glaze and run it under the broiler. The trick is getting the timing right so the glaze caramelizes but doesn't burn. That's a guessing game in my old Wedgewood oven, because the broiler door has no window.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 long Japanese eggplants or 4 small Italian eggplants (about 3/4 pound)
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus additional for the baking sheet
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoons white or yellow miso
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and cut off the stem and calyx. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut an incision down the middle of each half, making sure not to cut through the skin, but cutting down to it. Salt the eggplant lightly and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and brush with sesame oil.
  • Blot the eggplants with paper towels and place, cut side down, on the baking sheets. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the skin is beginning to shrivel and the flesh is soft. Remove from the oven, carefully turn the eggplants over, and preheat the broiler.
  • To make the glaze, combine the mirin and sake in the smallest saucepan you have and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 20 seconds, taking care not to boil off much of the liquid, then turn the heat to low and stir in the miso and the sugar. Whisk over medium-low heat without letting the mixture boil, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sesame oil.
  • Brush the eggplants with the miso glaze, using up all of the glaze. Place under the broiler, about 2 inches from the heat, and broil for about 1 minute, until the glaze begins to bubble and looks shiny. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool if desired or serve hot. To serve, cut the eggplant halves on the diagonal into 1- to 1-1/2-inch slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 684 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

EGGPLANT WITH MISO



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/8 cup sweet white miso
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons mirin
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat miso, sugar, sake and mirin in small saucepan over moderate heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • In large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add half the eggplant, and saute on both sides for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender and brown. Remove to plate. Repeat with rest of oil and eggplant.
  • Lay eggplants, cut side up, on a serving plate. Spoon over den miso, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ROASTED MISO EGGPLANT



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Eggplant is always on my family's menu whether all six children like it or not. But this IS one of their top favorites when it comes to eggplant.. (They would like me to Note: NOT their absolute favorite, but in the Top 5 Eggplant Recipes) This would be a great Meatless Monday dish..

Provided by taylormademarket

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 eggplant, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste)
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 eggplants, sliced 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 1 lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  • Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with olive oil.
  • Spread miso mixture evenly over the eggplant slices.
  • Broil 8-10 minutes or until topping is golden.
  • Arrange eggplant slices on a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 384.4, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 2.7

MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT SLICES



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Try this Asian-inspired eggplant recipe flavored with white miso paste.

Provided by annalauren_s

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 pound eggplant, thickly sliced
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon tamari
2 teaspoons white miso paste
ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper
chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over high heat and spray well with cooking spray. Spray eggplant slices with cooking spray and grill in the hot pan, turning occasionally, until soft and charred, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile whisk oil, honey, tamari, white miso, and red pepper together in a large bowl. Add eggplant slices and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 332.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

EGGPLANT WITH MISO SAUCE



Eggplant With Miso Sauce image

Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small Japanese eggplants - the long, slender, pale purple kind
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1/4 cup white miso (soybean paste)
2 tablespoons sake (rice wine)
Sugar to taste

Steps:

  • Trim stems of the eggplants and slice in half, lengthwise. Brush with safflower oil.
  • Combine miso and sake in a small saucepan over low heat and stir. Add sugar to taste - from a pinch to 3 tablespoons. Stir until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat but keep warm.
  • Place eggplant, cut-side down, on a grill whose coals are red-hot but no longer flaming. Cover and cook for three minutes. Uncover, turn eggplants, and brush the cut side with miso sauce. Cover and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, or until the eggplant is soft and slightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

EGGPLANT WITH SWEET MISO



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From The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman. Use the Japanese eggplant (the slender, long, lavender-colored varieties rather than the fat, almost black ones) for this recipe. Make this up to an hour in advance; like many eggplant dishes, it's good at room temperature. Or make in advance and run under the broiler to reheat, until the miso topping bubbles (reserve the sesame seeds until after you do this).

Provided by AB_Fan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggplants or 4 small eggplants, long and thin variety
1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/4 cup dark miso (red)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin or 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, thinned with water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, to taste
lightly toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Remove the caps from the eggplant and cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Put the peanut oil in a large skillet, preferably non-stick, over medium heat. About 2 minutes later, add the eggplant, skin side down. Cook until nicely browned, adjusting the heat and rotating the pieces so they brown evenly, about 10 minutes. Turn and cook on the flesh side until brown, then continue to cook, turning as necessary, until tender, another 10 minutes or so.
  • When the eggplant is almost done, combine the miso, sugar, mirin, and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring. Remove the eggplant and spread a thin coating of the miso mixture over each half; top with the sesame seeds. Serve hot or at room temperature.
  • You can also grill or broil this recipe: Start a charcoal or gas grill or preheat the broiler; the rack should be about 6 inches from the heat source. Brush the eggplant slices well with oil. Place, flesh side down, on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Broil or grill, turning as necessary, until browned on both sides, brushing with more oil if the eggplant looks dry. Proceed with step 3.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 669.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have bruises.
  • Cut the eggplant properly. Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces or slices. If you are using Japanese eggplant, you can leave the skin on. If you are using a different type of eggplant, you may want to peel it before cutting it.
  • Soak the eggplant in water. This will help to remove the bitterness from the eggplant.
  • Cook the eggplant properly. Eggplant can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, roasting, pan-frying, and deep-frying. Cook the eggplant until it is tender but not mushy.
  • Use a good quality miso paste. Miso paste is the key ingredient in this recipe, so it is important to use a good quality paste. Look for miso paste that is made from soybeans, rice, and koji (a type of mold). Avoid miso paste that contains additives or preservatives.

Conclusion:

Eggplant with miso is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant, this recipe is a great option.

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