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Beginner/35 min/Serves 2/Japanese/Mild spice

Charred Miso Aubergine with Black Sesame

Halved aubergines lacquered in white miso glaze, broiled until caramelised, finished with toasted sesame and scallion oil.

By Vegan Cook. Published 19 July 2026

Time35 min
Servings2
SkillBeginner
CuisineJapanese
SpiceMild
Best forDinner, Snack
Calories / serving260
AllergensSoy

Ingredients

Serves 2.

  • 2small aubergines (eggplant), halved lengthways
  • 3 tbspwhite miso paste (a savoury fermented soybean paste, from most supermarkets or Asian shops)
  • 1 tbspmaple syrup
  • 1 tbsprice vinegar
  • 1 tsptoasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbspblack sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced

Cookware

  • Sheet pan
  • Small bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Broiler / grill

Method

Read each step end-to-end before starting.

  1. 01

    Score the flesh

    Score the cut faces of the aubergine in a tight criss-cross pattern, cutting about halfway down but not through the skin. This helps the heat and glaze get inside. Brush with neutral oil and cook cut-side up under a hot grill (the overhead heat setting; broiler in the US) for 10 minutes until soft.

  2. 02

    Make the glaze

    Whisk the miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar and sesame oil together into a thick, glossy glaze.

  3. 03

    Glaze and finish

    Brush the glaze generously over the cut faces. Return to the grill for a further 4-6 minutes until deeply caramelised and bubbling. Watch closely, as the sugar can catch quickly. Top with the toasted sesame seeds and spring onions.

Allergen profile

Every recipe here is fully plant-based. Cross-contamination risk depends on your kitchen, so check all packaging.

Free from
SulphitePeanutGlutenTree Nuts
Contains
Soy

Swap note

White miso is fermented soy. Use chickpea miso for a soy-free alternative.