Nasu Dengaku (Broiled Japanese Eggplants With Miso)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 4

Nasu Dengaku is a savory dish of broiled Japanese eggplants served with miso glaze

Nasu Dengaku (Broiled Japanese Eggplants With Miso)

by The Chefin Japanese

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 tablespoons sake or 4 tablespoons white wine
	2 tablespoons sugar
	3 tablespoons miso ( red or white )
	4 Japanese eggplants , trimmed and cut lengthwise
	1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
	sesame seeds
	2 green onions , sliced thin

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

110

Sugar

13g

Fat

Nasu Dengaku (Broiled Japanese Eggplants With Miso) is a traditional Japanese dish that is popular in Japanese households and restaurants. The eggplants are sliced and broiled until they are tender and golden brown, then brushed with a sweet and savory miso sauce. This dish is a perfect side dish or a vegan main course that satisfies for a tasty and healthy meal. The eggplants are known to absorb the flavors of the sauce it is used in dishes and can be used to substitute meat in most recipes.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together sake or wine, sugar, and miso until well combined.
3.	Brush the eggplant slices with sesame oil and then place them on a baking sheet. Broil eggplants on the top rack of the oven for 3 minutes.
4.	Remove from the oven and flip the rggplant slices, brush them with miso sauce and put them back into the oven.
5.	Broil for another 3-4 minutes until the miso glaze becomes bubbly and the eggplants are tender.
6.	Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and perfect as a side dish or a vegan main.

The savory miso glaze pairs perfectly with the tender and creamy eggplant, making a tasty umami-flavored dish.

CONS

Broiling the eggplants requires a little bit of attention to avoid burning.

Some may find the flavor of miso to be too strong.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are also a good source of antioxidants that can help protect against cell damage and lower the risk of chronic diseases.