Smoky Miso-Garlic Eggplant Steak (Nasu no Ninniku Butter Yaki)
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Smoky charred eggplant meets miso-garlic butter — a tiny izakaya slam for your weeknight.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the Eggplant
Trim the stems and halve the eggplants lengthwise, then score the flesh in a diamond pattern without cutting through the skin so flavors penetrate easily.
Make the Miso-Garlic Butter
In a small bowl combine the softened butter, white miso, minced garlic, mirin, sugar, and a pinch of salt; stir until smooth and spreadable.
Preheat and Char
Heat a large heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly; brush the eggplant flesh with vegetable oil and place cut-side down, pressing to maximize contact; cook 4–6 minutes until deeply charred, then flip and sear the skin side 1–2 minutes.
Glaze and Finish
Reduce heat to medium, spread a generous tablespoon of miso-garlic butter over each eggplant half and let it melt and caramelize, spooning the butter over the flesh until glossy and warmed through; add a splash of soy sauce if you like more saltiness.
Plate and Garnish
Transfer eggplants to a serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, sliced shiso and scallion, and serve with a lemon wedge for brightness.
Serve
Best eaten hot as a vegetarian main or izakaya-style side with steamed rice; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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