Layered Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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A layered donburi bowl featuring miso-glazed eggplant slices arranged with steamed rice and scallions for a delicate umami flavor. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplant, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Japanese eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp sake
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups steamed white rice
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
for garnish (optional) pickled ginger

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium Japanese eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds in a single layer, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden and tender.
Step 3: Reduce heat to low and brush each eggplant slice generously with the miso glaze. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side more until the glaze caramelizes and coats the eggplant.
Step 4: Divide 2 cups steamed white rice into two bowls. Arrange the glazed eggplant slices in overlapping layers on top of the rice. Sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with pickled ginger if desired before serving.