Instant Pot Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Rice

Name: Instant Pot Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds Eggplant; 3 tbsp White miso paste; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 4 cups, cooked Rice; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp, sliced Green onions

A savory and sweet eggplant dish with a rich miso glaze, cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot and served over fluffy rice.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds Eggplant
3 tbsp White miso paste
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
4 cups, cooked Rice
1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp, sliced Green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 medium sliced eggplant rounds in the Instant Pot, then add 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil; stir to coat the eggplant.
Step 2: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
Step 3: Allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Step 4: Transfer the eggplant to a serving dish, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve over 4 cups cooked rice, sprinkled with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions.