Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

• 3 tablespoons white miso paste
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   Place the halved eggplants on the baking sheet, flesh side up. Score the flesh with a crosshatch pattern without cutting through the skin.
3. 03
   Brush the eggplants with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the flesh is tender.
4. 04
   While the eggplants are roasting, prepare the miso glaze by whisking together the white miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
5. 05
   Remove the eggplants from the oven and generously spread the miso glaze over the scored flesh.
6. 06
   Return the eggplants to the oven and broil on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
7. 07
   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.