Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
3. 3 Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with vegetable oil and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
4. 4 Roast the eggplants in the oven for 20 minutes until the flesh is tender.
5. 5 While the eggplants are roasting, prepare the miso glaze. In a small bowl, mix together the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and sake until smooth.
6. 6 Remove the eggplants from the oven and turn them cut-side up. Spread the miso glaze generously over the scored flesh of each eggplant.
7. 7 Return the glazed eggplants to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
8. 8 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.