Nasu Dengaku (Grilled Miso Eggplant)

Name: Nasu Dengaku (Grilled Miso Eggplant)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 eggplants (preferably long Japanese (nasu) or long Chinese); toasted white sesame seeds (to garnish); perilla leaves (shiso) (shredded, to garnish); 2 tbsp yellow miso paste (awase); 2 tbsp sake; ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil; ½ tbsp light brown sugar (white granulated sugar works); 1 tsp mirin

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Nasu Dengaku highlights the tender and creamy texture of braised eggplant coated with a deep sweet and salty miso glaze. It's perfect with rice or can be served as a flavorful appetizer!

Updated at: Tue, 12 May 2026 05:42:46 GMT