Miso‑Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Miso)

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant
• 2 tablespoons red miso paste
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 stalk, sliced green onion(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler on high and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern, and place cut side up on the prepared sheet.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together miso, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth.

4. 4

   Brush the miso glaze generously over the scored surface of the eggplant.

5. 5

   Broil for 7‑8 minutes, then flip the halves, brush with any remaining glaze, and broil another 7‑8 minutes until the eggplant is tender and the glaze is caramelized.

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional sliced green onion, then serve warm.