Steamed Eggplant With Miso Sauce (Nasu Dengaku)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2

Healthy and flavorful Steamed Eggplant with Miso Sauce (Nasu Dengaku) recipe

by The Chefin Vegan

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

130

Sugar

Fat

Steamed Eggplant with Miso Sauce (Nasu Dengaku) is a traditional Japanese dish that is often served as a side dish or appetizer. It features eggplants that are first fried or roasted, then steamed and topped with a savory and slightly sweet miso sauce. This dish is simple to make, yet flavorful and satisfying. It is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and try out a new flavor profile.

Instructions

1.	Make criss-cross cuts on the eggplant's surface and cut them into 1 1/2 inch thick pieces. Fry them in 350 F oil for 5-6 minutes until they become golden brown.
2.	In a separate pot, mix red miso, yellow miso, mirin, sake, sesame seeds, and caster sugar together. Heat the mixture on low heat until it forms a smooth and thick sauce.
3.	Place the fried eggplant pieces on a steaming rack and steam them on medium heat for 5 minutes.
4.	Pour the miso sauce over the eggplants just before serving and sprinkle with some sesame seeds.

PROS

This dish is high in nutrients and low in calories.
Eggplants are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; and this recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

The miso sauce adds depth and umami flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish is not suitable for those who are allergic to soy or sesame.

Frying the eggplants may not be the healthiest option, but it is optional and can be omitted in favor of roasting or grilling the eggplants.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are rich in antioxidants, potassium, folate, and fiber. They may help reduce cholesterol levels and promote heart health, aid in digestion and weight loss, and provide anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting benefits.
Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is rich in probiotics, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It may help improve gut health, boost the immune system, and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

	2 small approx 300g eggplants
	oil ( for deep frying )
	2 tablespoons red miso
	2 tablespoons yellow miso
	2 tablespoons mirin
	3 tablespoons sake
	2 teaspoons sesame seeds
	2 teaspoons caster sugar