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Eggplant with Miso Sauce

2 medium Japanese eggplant: the long thin eggplant

½ cup Sake

2 Tbs. mirin

½ tsp sugar

3 Tbs. light soy Miso or any Miso will work.

1 Tsp. toasted sesame seeds

¼ tsp sesame oil

1. Slice the eggplant into ½ slices and fry in olive oil until brown and cooked through. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, Bring the Sake, mirin, and sugar to a boil and boil for 5 minutes until the liquid is reduced.
3. Turn off the heat and add the miso a spoon at a time, incorporating well. Miso should not be brought to a boil. The mixture should be  slightly thickish.
4. Add the sesame seeds and sesame oil. Taste and add more sugar or sesame oil according to your taste preference.
5. The sauce can be made ahead and heated in the microwave (not boiled). Serve drizzled on the eggplant.

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