Velvety Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi

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Tender eggplant glazed with a savory miso sauce served over steamed rice for a comforting Japanese-inspired bowl. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 25 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 350 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl until smooth; set miso glaze aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add 2 halved medium Japanese eggplants cut side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the eggplants and reduce heat to medium-low; spoon the miso glaze generously over the cut sides and cover the skillet with a lid.
  4. Step 4: Cook for an additional 8 minutes, basting the eggplants with the glaze every 2-3 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: To serve, divide 3 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice evenly into four bowls, top each with a glazed eggplant half.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant finish.

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