© J Sainsbury plc 2020
Grilled miso and honey-marinated aubergines
Miso makes everything taste better – especially when it’s in a quick marinade for baby aubergines, mixed with a little runny honey. These sweet and spicy grilled miso and honey aubergines are perfect on their own or as a part of an Asian-inspired spread
-
Ready in 35 minutes
-
Cooking time 25 minutes
-
Prep time 10 minutes
-
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 600g baby aubergines
- 1½ tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp runny honey
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 5g fresh root ginger, grated
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- ¼ tsp sesame seeds
Method
-
1
Slice the aubergines in half lengthways and spread out in a shallow dish.
-
2
Combine the miso, oil, mirin, honey, chilli flakes and ginger. Pour over the aubergines and lightly season, turning them to coat. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
-
3
Heat your griddle pan and add the aubergines, in batches if necessary. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and caramelised, basting with the marinade still in the dish as you go along.
-
4
Arrange in a platter and scatter over the spring onions and sesame seeds to serve.
