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Nasu Dengaku

Miso-glazed eggplant, grilled perfection.
120

Calories

(kcal)
30

Glycemic

Index
3

Protein

(gms)
4

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(286)

VEGAN

(188)

JAPANESE

(23)

2.5k
1m
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Description

Nasu Dengaku is a traditional Japanese dish featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce. The dish harmonizes umami flavors with a hint of sweetness, offering a deliciously complex taste. Often enjoyed grilled or broiled, it represents an exquisite blend of simplicity and depth in Japanese cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Eggplants

2

Medium

Vegetable oil

2

Tablespoons

White miso paste

2

Tablespoons

Mirin

2

Tablespoons

Sugar

1

Tablespoon

Sake

1

Tablespoon

Sesame seeds

1

Tablespoon

Green onions

1

Tablespoon

Preparation steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
3. Brush the cut sides with sesame oil and place them on a baking tray, cut side up.
4. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the flesh is tender.
5. Meanwhile, mix miso paste, mirin, sugar, and sake in a small bowl to create the glaze.
6. Remove eggplants from the oven and brush generously with the miso glaze.
7. Return to oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Nasu Dengaku

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