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VEGAN NASU DENGAKU

Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Grill or broiler
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooking brush

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill or broiler to high heat.
  • Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, then score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, mirin, sake, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  • Brush the miso mixture generously over the eggplant halves.
  • Place the eggplant halves on a baking sheet and broil or grill for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the eggplant is cooked through.
  • Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onion.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 95 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Total Carbohydrates: 15g | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Protein: 3g