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    Home » All Recipes » Non Italian Recipes » Miso Eggplant Recipe - Nobu Style

    Miso Eggplant Recipe - Nobu Style

    Published on May 7, 2018 by Tara · Updated on Aug 11, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · Leave a Comment

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    This eggplant dish is sweet, nutty, and delicious.  If you've ever tried this Nobu style eggplant, you know how great it is, but you may not have guessed how simple it is to prepare.  Have you been looking for vegan eggplant recipes?  This miso eggplant satisfies that craving.

    The Miso eggplant with sesame seeds and green onions.

    Miso Eggplant Is So Simple!

    I just love eggplant.  From the bright, almost indigo hue of the Japanese and Chinese varieties, to the mottled Sicilian, to the deep, almost jet hue of the Italian variety, these gorgeous vegetables are an absolute feast for the eyes.

    Not only do they run the visual gamut, they are also extraordinarily versatile, lending themselves to be the stars of many a multi-cultural dish: Chinese stir fry,  Italian eggplant parmigiana, Indian baingan bharta.

    Plus, like I said above this is one of those vegan eggplant recipes that are hard to come by.  Most of the time eggplant is a cheese affair, but this one is so satisfying from the miso paste.

    You get the idea - eggplant is indeed special.  While eggplant can be a challenge to prepare at times, this particular dish is super easy  - all that is needed, is an oven.

    No salting and drying out overnight. No egg and batter and deep frying.  Just slice the eggplant into discs and within 25 minutes, it's done.  Miso glazed eggplant has become a family favorite.

    Miso eggplant ingredients with soy sauce, white miso, mirin, sesame oil, green onion, and sugar.

    These are the ingredients in this dish plus mirin which is not shown.

    My husband and I first fell in love with this dish at our long time favorite Japanese restaurant in Smithtown, NY.  The owner/chef and his namesake restaurant was Kazu.  Unbelievable food that rivaled that of his homeland,  he personally hand picked the freshest fish from the Fulton fish market in New York City and, being an avid fisherman would even pluck his porgies and fluke from the Atlantic himself.  He served his hand rolls immediately, because he understood the importance of pairing of crisp nori and warm rice.  Toro that melted on the tongue, tiny obscure little sweet shrimp, fried whole butter fish, and Usuzukuri (paper thin slices of fluke with dipping sauce) were some of the things we enjoyed most.  Since we were usually the last patrons in Kazu, and accustomed to closing the place, each meal would be capped off with a toast of plum wine between Kazu's wife, Tatsuku, who we lovingly referred to as Tay, my husband, and I.  "Campai!" was the perfect end to an always impeccable meal.

    The Miso Glazed Eggplant Dish:

    One dish Kazu would always prepare for us was nasu dengaku: broiled eggplant crackling with this delicious paste.  The glazed eggplant with miso paste was such a great appetizer that I have been making it for years ever since first trying it.  And each time we eat this together, we remember our dear friends Tay and Kazu, and all the wonderful meals they bestowed on us.

    Olive oil is put onto the eggplant discs for the miso eggplant recipe.

    Olive oil is used for the roasting of the eggplant.

    Glaze mixture for the miso eggplant.

    This is what the glaze will look like whisked together.

    Eggplant removed from the oven and ready for the miso glaze.

    This is how the eggplant will look after roasting in the oven.

    Miso eggplant with the glaze applied and ready to be broiled.

    The miso glaze is applied liberally to the eggplant after the roasting process is finished.  Next, the eggplant will be broiled for 3 minutes or so.

    Macro shot of miso eggplant with 100mm macro lens.

    Close up shot of the delicious miso glazed eggplant after the sesame seeds and green onion are added.

    Drinks that pair well with miso eggplant/nasu dengaku:

    • Cucumber Martini
    • Juliet and Romeo Cocktail

    The miso paste used in this dish is very versatile it works real well in this miso sweet potato recipe.

    Some Other Vegan Dishes You Might Enjoy:

    • Lemon Spaghetti With Zucchini
    • Loaded Sweet Potatoes
    • Roasted Poblano Chili
    • Cheeseless Pizza With Heirloom Tomatoes
    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes
    The Miso glazed eggplant with sesame seeds and green onions.

    Miso Eggplant Nobu Style

    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 23 mins
    Total Time: 28 mins
    Servings: 4
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    Author: James

    Ingredients

    • 1 large eggplant
    • 4 Tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ cup white miso paste Red or yellow miso will work as well.
    • 3 Tbsp mirin
    • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp sugar
    • 2 green onion
    • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tsp sesame oil

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 450 degrees
    • Cut eggplant into ¾" disks and place on baking sheet.  Oil eggplant on both sides to avoid sticking.
    • Place eggplant in oven once it reaches 450 degrees. The eggplant will take 20 minutes to roast. Turn eggplant over at 10 min mark.
    • Chop green onion on a diagonal.  Reserve for later.
    • While eggplant is cooking whisk miso paste, sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and sesame oil to combine.
    • Remove eggplant after 20 minutes and set oven to broil with the rack at second notch from broiler.  Apply miso paste with a sauce brush.  I like to use a lot of paste at this point.
    • Place eggplant with miso paste in broiler for roughly 3 minutes.  Keep an eye on the eggplant and watch for burning.  It should get nicely caramelized.  Remove from oven.
    • Plate eggplant and top with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 350mg
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