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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Cultural Context

Miso glazed eggplant, or Nasu Dengaku, is a traditional Japanese dish often served in izakayas and during festivals. The sweet and savory miso glaze enhances the natural umami of the eggplant, making it a beloved comfort food. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Japan, appearing in various fusion cuisines around the world.

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30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 eggplants (茄子)
200g pork belly slices (豚バラスライス)
1/2 bunch garlic chives (ニラ)
4 tablespoons sake (酒)
4 tablespoons mirin (みりん)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (しょうゆ)
1 tablespoon gochujang (コチュジャン)
2 teaspoons doubanjiang (豆板醤)
1 tablespoon miso (味噌)
sliced dried chili peppers (輪切りの鷹の爪) to taste
2 teaspoons grated ginger (すりおろし生姜)
sesame oil (ごま油) to taste

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso has a milder flavor, while soy sauce can provide umami.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor, while yellow onion is more affordable.

1

Prepare the eggplants by cutting them as desired.

2

Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.

3

Chop the garlic chives into small pieces.

4

In a bowl, mix together the sake, mirin, soy sauce, gochujang, doubanjiang, miso, sliced chili peppers, and grated ginger to create the marinade.

5

In a container, layer the eggplants, pork belly, and garlic chives, then pour the marinade over the top.

6

Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight for best results.

7

Serve as a side dish with rice.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbroilinggarnishing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Nasu Dengaku
Local Name: 味噌漬けなす

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