Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Soft roasted eggplant glazed with a sweet-savory miso sauce, served over steamed rice for a simple, authentic Japanese rice bowl. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium (about 400g) Japanese eggplants
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups steamed Japanese short-grain rice
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 2 medium Japanese eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern with a knife.
Step 2: Brush the cut sides with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and place eggplants cut-side up on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp sugar until smooth.
Step 4: After 20 minutes, brush the miso glaze generously over the roasted eggplant halves and return to the oven. Roast for an additional 10 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and bubbles.
Step 5: Divide 3 cups steamed Japanese short-grain rice into bowls. Place the glazed eggplant halves on top.
Step 6: Garnish each bowl with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.