Nagoya-style Miso Dengaku: Miso-glazed Grilled Vegetables (Nagoya no Miso Dengaku: Miso-yaki Yasai)
Nagoya no Miso Dengaku, or Miso-glazed Grilled Vegetables, is a popular dish in Nagoya, Japan. This dish features a variety of fresh vegetables grilled to perfection and then coated in a sweet and savory miso glaze.
Ingredients
- Assorted vegetables (such as eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms)
- 1/2 cup miso paste
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sake
- Vegetable oil for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the miso glaze by combining miso paste, mirin, sugar, and sake in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the assorted vegetables with vegetable oil and grill until tender and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Brush the grilled vegetables with the miso glaze and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized.
- Remove from the grill and serve the Nagoya-style Miso Dengaku immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Grill or stovetop grill pan Small saucepan Brush for grilling
Tools
Grill tongs Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serving Suggestions: Serve the Nagoya-style Miso Dengaku as a side dish with steamed rice and miso soup for a complete Japanese meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Be sure to keep an eye on the vegetables while grilling to prevent them from burning. Adjust the grilling time based on the thickness of the vegetables.
Cost
$10