Miso Dengaku

A simple, tasty side-dish made with vegetables and miso paste.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  aubergines
• 4  medium courgettes
• 1  tablespoon sake
• 1  tablespoon mirin
• 80  g miso (red or white)

Directions

1. cut aubergines or courgette into slices 1/2 inch thick.
2. soak them in salt water, drain and dry; then brush with a little oil and roast in the oven at 180 C for about 8 - 10 minutes, but be careful not to let them burn.
3. The miso paste should be mixed with the saké and mirin. Mix these together and heat gently in a pan, stirring constantly, until smooth. This can be made in advance and left to cool.
4. It is then tossed with the vegetable slices before eating.