Japanese Miso Glazed Eggplant

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced

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

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
3. 03
   Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with vegetable oil and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
4. 04
   Roast the eggplants in the oven for 20 minutes until the flesh is tender.
5. 05
   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. 06
   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. 07
   Return the glazed eggplants to the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
8. 08
   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.