Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Eggplant
- First, properly cut the Japanese eggplant
- Start by cutting the eggplant lengthwise down the center
- Next, cut a grid into the eggplant. To do this cut a little over half way through the eggplant, you want to create slits, but don't want to cut it all the way through
- Evenly cover eggplant with olive oil with a brush
- Place eggplant in air fryer. If you have a smaller air frier, you will need to air fry the eggplant in batches
- Cook the eggplant in your air fryer at 375 degrees for 6 minutes
- While the eggplant is cooking, move ahead and prepare the miso sake sauce
For the miso sake sauce
- chop the garlic and grate the fresh ginger
- In a bowl, place chopped garlic and grated ginger. Add the rest of the ingredients listed under the miso sake sauce. Mix until evenly distributed
Cover eggplant with miso sake sauce
- Once eggplant has finished frying for the first 6 minutes, it's time to add the sauce
- Evenly cover the eggplant with the prepared miso sake sauce. Be sure to get the sauce into the slits of the eggplant for the most amount of flavor
- Place sauce-covered eggplant back in the air fryer and cook for another 2 minutes at 375 degrees
Top and Plate
- When eggplant is done cooking, remove from air fryer and top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds
- Serve and enjoy! This recipe makes a perfect side dish or can be enjoyed as a main course when served over rice