Eggplants & Miso

Makes 2 Servings

Cooking + Prep Time:  20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 eggplants, small
• 2 tbsp. of oil, vegetable
• 1/4 cup of paste, miso
• 2 tbsp. of mirin
• 1 tbsp. of sake
• 1 tbsp. of sugar, granulated
• Sesame seeds, if desired, to garnish

Instructions:

1. Slice the eggplants in halves. Score inside with small squares with a knife.

2. Add oil to pan on high heat. Place eggplant with the skin side facing pan.

3. Cook for several minutes till skin has turned brown. Turn eggplant over. Cover pan with lid. Cook till the eggplant has cooked fully through, three to four minutes.

4. Mix sake, sugar, mirin and miso in medium bowl.

5. Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place eggplant on foil. Brush miso mixture over eggplant till surfaces are all coated.

6. Place in oven. Broil for three to four minutes. Miso mixture should bubble. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the sesame seeds (if using) over the top. Serve while hot.