Simple Grilled Miso-Glazed Eggplant

How to Make Simple Grilled Miso-Glazed Eggplant at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 3 tablespoons miso paste
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.

4. 4

   Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Spread the miso mixture evenly over the scored flesh of the eggplant.

6. 6

   Place the eggplant halves on the grill, flesh side down, and grill for about 5-7 minutes until grill marks appear.

7. 7

   Flip the eggplant over and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes, until tender and slightly charred.

8. 8

   Remove the eggplant from the grill, and let it rest for a minute.

9. 9

   Slice the green onions finely and sprinkle them over the grilled eggplant, along with the toasted sesame seeds.

10. 10

    Serve warm as a delicious vegetarian main dish.