Fried Eggplant with Miso and Melted Cheese Recipe

Name: Fried Eggplant with Miso and Melted Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks Eggplants - small Japanese type; 1 Cheese (easy melting type); 4 lashes Shiso leaves; 1 White sesame seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying); 1 tbsp Sake (for steaming); 2 tbsp Miso; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tbsp Mirin

Servings: persons

1
Mix the ingredients for the miso sauce in a small pan on low to medium heat and keep stirring until it becomes a little thicker, then turn off the heat.
2
Julienne the shiso leaves.
3
You can julienne it neatly, if you roll up several leaves, then cut.
4
Discard the tops of the eggplant and cut into half.
5
Put about 1 cm deep cut on the surface like the picture.
6
Heat oil in a frying pan, heat on medium, then pan-fry the eggplants from the cut side until browned.
7
When the surface of the eggplants has browned, reduce the heat to low, flip the eggplants and fry the other side.
8
Pour sake in the pan and cover the frying pan with a lid and steam.
9
Spread the miso sauce on the eggplants once they soften.
10
Sprinkle with cheese, put 1 teaspoon of water, cover again with a lid, and heat on medium.
11
When the cheese has melted, top with some shiso leaves and white sesame seeds and it is ready.

337

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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: 2 stalks Eggplants - small Japanese type, 1 Cheese (easy melting type), 4 lashes Shiso leaves, 1 White sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Fried Eggplant with Miso and Melted Cheese falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fried Eggplant with Miso and Melted Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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