Grilled Japanese Eggplants
Ingredients
- 1 small eggplant, cap removed and cut directly in half lengthwise ⠀
- 2 tsp tahini for oil free or 1 tbsp olive oil ⠀
- 1 tbsp soy sauce⠀
- 1 tsp miso paste⠀
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar⠀
- 2 tsp sugar of choice ⠀
Preparation
Set oven to 400f
Fill a medium bowl or dish with salted water and submerge both eggplant pieces under water for about 10 minutes
Remove eggplant and score it as desired
Take the tahini or oil and rub evenly over the eggplant
Place eggplant in the oven score side up for at least 10 minutes
While eggplant bakes, whisk together remaining ingredients
Set mixture aside until eggplant is done roasting
Pull eggplant out and top with sauce mixture
Take eggplant and place in the oven again for another 10 minutes or place in air frier at 370f for 8-9 minutes
Remove eggplant gently and serve as desired
Enjoy!