Miso Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)

Simple to make and absolutely delicious. Even if you don’t usually love aubergine, you’ll love this!

Servings: 2 people just scale up for more

Ingredients

  • 2 medium aubergines
  • 2 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. 
  • Cut aubergines in half lengthwise and then again to make long thin wedges slice criss-crosses in their flesh, about ½ an inch deep (to help them absorb miso glaze later).
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven for 20 minutes, until just beginning to soften and turn brown. 
  • While baking, in a small bowl mix together miso paste, olive oil, maple syrup and soy sauce (mix olive oil, maple and soy into the miso one at a time to avoid lumps). 
  • Spread mixture over aubergine with a pastry brush, and bake another 10-15 minutes minutes until golden and soft. Enjoy immediately.