Crispy Miso Eggplant Stack
A savory and crispy dish featuring miso-glazed eggplant slices.
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Style
Japanese
Technique
Frying
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily recipe · July 03, 2023
A little about this dish
In this recipe, we're putting a twist on traditional Japanese flavors to create a unique and seasonal main course. Incorporating fresh summer produce and a variety of textures, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Large eggplant — 2 — sliced into rounds
- Miso paste — 3 tablespoons
- Mirin — 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar — 2 tablespoons
- Honey — 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil — 2 tablespoons
- Ripe avocado — 1 — sliced
- Large tomato — 2 — sliced
- Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon
- Salt — to taste
- Pepper — to taste
- Oil — for frying
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥄🍯🌿In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil to make the miso glaze.
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Step 2 — 🍆🌿⏰Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the miso glaze. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
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Step 3 — 🍳🍆🔥Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
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Step 4 — ⚖️🧂🌰In a separate bowl, combine sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
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Step 5 — 📚🍆🥑To assemble the stack, place a slice of fried eggplant on a serving plate, followed by a layer of avocado and tomato slices. Sprinkle the sesame seed mixture on top. Repeat the layers until desired height is reached.
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Step 6 — 🍯🌿🍶Drizzle with more miso glaze and sesame dressing.
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Step 7 — 🍽️😋🍆Serve the crispy miso eggplant stack and enjoy!
A final fox tip
For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped green onions or cilantro on top. This dish can be enjoyed on its own or served with steamed rice for a more filling meal. Kids can help by whisking the miso glaze and arranging the layers of the stack.