Miso & Citrus-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

ingredients:
4 Japanese eggplants, sliced in half lengthwise
3 Tbsp. white miso
1 Tbsp. rice syrup or agave syrup
2 Tbsp. mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
2 Tbsp. water
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste


instructions:
1.) Heat a medium saucepan to medium-high and add all the ingredients except the eggplant. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the miso mixture to a bowl and let cool.

2.) Preheat a grill and season the eggplant with salt and pepper. Brush the eggplant on both sides with the miso mixture.

3.) Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side while basting with the miso mixture.


makes: 4 servings