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.

Nagoya-style Miso Dengaku: Miso-glazed Grilled Vegetables (Nagoya no Miso Dengaku: Miso-yaki Yasai)

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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Brush the assorted vegetables with vegetable oil and grill until tender and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  4. Brush the grilled vegetables with the miso glaze and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized.
  5. 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