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Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku-Style)

Finished Japanese miso-glazed eggplant wedges on a dark blue ceramic plate
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Tips

  • Brown the eggplant first: Let it turn golden and tender before adding the miso sauce. This helps the glaze coat each piece.
  • Turn down the heat: Miso and sugar burn easily. Keep the heat low and stir gently once the sauce goes in.

Substitutions

  • Miso: White, yellow or blended (awase) miso works well. If using stronger red miso, start with a little less and adjust to taste.
  • Mirin: Replace 2 tbsp mirin with 2 tbsp dry white wine or water plus 1 tsp extra sugar.
  • Cooking sake: Substitute 1 tbsp dry white wine or water.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 210
Description

Soft, golden-brown eggplant coated in a glossy, sweet-and-savory miso sauce. This quick Japanese home-style stir-fry is inspired by the rich flavor of nasu dengaku, with no grilling required. Serve it hot with steamed rice.

Ingredients
  • 300 g eggplant
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • Miso Sauce
  • 2 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cooking sake
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cut the eggplantA kitchen knife cutting purple Japanese eggplant into thick wedges on a wooden cutting board

    Trim the stems and cut each eggplant into eight roughly equal, bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2
    Mix the sauceMiso glaze made with miso, mirin, sugar and sake in a mixing bowl

    In a small bowl, stir together the miso, mirin, sugar, and sake until smooth.

  3. 3
    Heat the panFresh eggplant wedges beginning to cook in a lightly oiled skillet

    Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant.

  4. 4
    Cook until tenderEggplant wedges with golden-brown sides frying in a skillet

    Stir-fry for about 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned.

  5. 5
    Add the miso sauceEggplant wedges being coated in sweet-savory miso glaze in a frying pan

    Turn the heat to low. Add the sauce and toss gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring so it doesn't burn.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal
Keywords: Miso Glazed Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant Recipe, Nasu Dengaku, Miso Eggplant Stir Fry, Japanese Side Dish, Easy Japanese Recipe
Read it online: https://easyjapanesecookinglab.com/recipe/miso-glazed-eggplant-nasu-dengaku-style/