Go Back
+ servings

Microwave "Melt-in-Your-Mouth" Savory Meat Miso Eggplant

This recipe is a game-changer! You get incredibly tender eggplant and a rich, hearty meat miso sauce using only a microwave.
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • Serves 1–2
  • Eggplant: 3 small approx. 180–200g
  • Ground Meat: 100g Pork or Chicken
  • Ginger: 5g grated with skin
  • Miso Paste: 2 tsp
  • Mentsuyu 3x concentrated noodle base: 1 tbsp
  • Yakiniku Sauce Japanese BBQ sauce: 1 tbsp
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Slurry Thickener: 1 tsp Potato starch + 2 tsp Water
  • Toppings: Chopped green onions Chili oil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stems from the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. Then, slice them into 1cm-wide strips.
  • Layer the eggplant strips at the bottom of a microwave-safe container, then spread the ground meat evenly over the top.
  • Add the grated ginger, miso, mentsuyu, yakiniku sauce, and black pepper directly onto the meat.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for 5 minutes.
  • While it’s still piping hot, pour in the potato starch slurry and stir everything thoroughly to thicken the sauce.
  • Transfer to a plate, garnish with green onions and a drizzle of chili oil, and it’s ready!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!