Broiled Eggplant with Ginger-Miso Dressing Recipe

Name: Broiled Eggplant with Ginger-Miso Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup miso; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons mirin; 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons water, or as needed; 1 eggplant (1- to 1 1/2-pounds); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the baking sheet; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup miso
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons mirin
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 eggplant (1- to 1 1/2-pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the baking sheet
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the miso, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, lemon juice, sugar and honey until smooth.
2
If mixture is too thick, thin with water as needed.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat the broiler and lightly oil a baking sheet.
5
Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
6
Brush 2 tablespoons oil on both sides of the eggplant slices and transfer to the baking sheet.
7
Broil the eggplant 5 to 6 inches from the heat until golden and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 10 minutes.
8
To serve, arrange the eggplant on a serving platter, spoon some of the ginger-miso dressing over the eggplant and garnish with the scallions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup miso, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons mirin, 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Broiled Eggplant with Ginger-Miso Dressing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Broiled Eggplant with Ginger-Miso Dressing

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