Instant Pot Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Name: Instant Pot Miso-Glazed Eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds eggplant; 3 tbsp miso paste; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Velvety eggplant simmered in a savory-sweet miso glaze, ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds eggplant
3 tbsp miso paste
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 medium sliced eggplant rounds in an Instant Pot. Whisk together 3 tbsp miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the miso mixture over eggplant, ensuring all pieces are coated. Secure the lid and set to MANUAL for 5 minutes at high pressure.
Step 3: Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove lid and stir gently to coat eggplant in sauce.
Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve warm with steamed rice.