Eggplant with Miso Sauce

1

Peel eggplants lengthwise forming stripes, leaving on half the skin, and cut into bite sized pieces (if using American eggplants, remove all of the skin). Let soak in a bowl of water to reduce bitterness for about 3 minutes.

2

In a small sauce pan, place all ingredients for miso sauce. Cook over low heat while mixing with a wooden spoon. When the mixture is thick as mayonnaise, turn off the heat and set aside.

3

Drain eggplants and pat dry with a paper towel.

4

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, sauté eggplants on both cut sides until light brown.  

5

Add all other seasonings in the pan (except miso sauce), and cook for 1 minute.

6

Place eggplants on a plate and drizzle miso sauce.