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Miso-Glazed Aubergine with Sesame Rice

Aubergine halves roasted and lacquered with a sweet miso glaze, served on plain steamed rice.

Total
42 min
Hands on
15 min
Serves
2
Method
oven
Cuisine
Japanese

Per serving · estimated

Energy
535 kcal
Protein
12 g
Fat
14 g
Carbs
90 g
Freshly cooked Miso-Glazed Aubergine with Sesame Rice

Method

  1. Step 1 of 11

    Heat the oven to 200°C.

    200 °C / 392 °F
    preheat oven

  2. Step 2 of 11

    Halve the aubergines lengthways and score the cut faces in a close diamond pattern.

    • Aubergine

  3. Step 3 of 11

    Brush the cut faces with 10 ml sesame oil and set cut side up on a lined tray.

    • Aubergine
    • Toasted sesame oil
    baking tray lined

  4. Step 4 of 11

    Roast for 20 minutes until the flesh is soft right through.

    • Aubergine
    200 °C / 392 °F20 min

  5. Step 5 of 11

    Stir the miso, mirin, sugar and remaining 10 ml sesame oil into a smooth glaze.

    • White miso paste
    • Mirin
    • Caster sugar
    • Toasted sesame oil

  6. Step 6 of 11

    Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.

    • White rice
    rinse rice

  7. Step 7 of 11

    Put the rice and water in a pan, bring to the boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.

    • White rice
    • Water
    12 min
    cover rice simmer

  8. Step 8 of 11

    Spread the glaze over the roasted aubergine and return to the oven for 8 minutes until bubbling and darkened.

    • Aubergine
    • White miso paste
    200 °C / 392 °F8 min

  9. Step 9 of 11

    Take the rice off the heat and fluff it with a fork.

    • White rice
    fluff rice

  10. Step 10 of 11

    Slice the spring onions thinly.

    • Spring onion
    slice spring onion

  11. Step 11 of 11

    Serve the aubergine on the rice, scattered with sesame seeds and spring onion.

    • Aubergine
    • White rice
    • Sesame seeds
    • Spring onion

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