Grilled Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Fresh Herb Salsa

Name: Grilled Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Fresh Herb Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (about 400g), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slabs; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 small red chili, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for grilling; Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish

Tender grilled eggplant brushed with a savory miso glaze pairs with a vibrant cilantro-mint salsa for a bright, herbaceous quick meal with Cantonese influence.

Prep15 minCook15 minTotal30 minServes2Difficultyeasy

Method

How to make it

01
In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
02
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices lightly with vegetable oil and preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
03
Grill the eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes per side until tender and showing grill marks, brushing liberally with the miso glaze after flipping.
04
While grilling, combine cilantro, mint, green onion, red chili, ginger, and lime juice in a bowl to make the herb salsa; set aside.
05
Transfer grilled eggplant to serving plates, spoon the fresh herb salsa evenly over the top, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

From the editor

Cooking tips

Choose firm, unblemished eggplants for even grilling and tender texture without bitterness.
If you don’t have a grill pan, broil the eggplant slices on a foil-lined baking sheet, brushing with glaze and turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
Prepare the herb salsa ahead and keep chilled to allow flavors to meld, adding a fresher note when served.
Watch the glaze closely while grilling; miso and honey can burn quickly, so apply it mostly toward the end of cooking.

Published May 27, 2026