Grilled Eggplant with Keto Miso Glaze (Nasu Dengaku-style)
Grilled Eggplant with Keto Miso Glaze
Yes, with a tweak: request the miso glaze to be made without any sugar or mirin, which are standard in traditional Nasu Dengaku. About 6g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Japanese food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Half-cut eggplant grilled until tender, topped with a rich and savory miso glaze that has been specially prepared without sugar, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. The eggplant is soft and absorbs the umami of the glaze.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, keto-friendly miso paste (sugar-free), tamari (gluten-free soy sauce), erythritol (or similar keto sweetener), sesame oil, neutral cooking oil for grilling, green onions, toasted sesame seeds.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request the miso glaze to be made without any sugar or mirin, which are standard in traditional Nasu Dengaku. Ensure the eggplant is grilled or pan-fried, not deep-fried in a starchy batter.
Say this to the waiter (Japanese)
焼き茄子田楽は、味噌だれに砂糖やみりんを使わないでください。茄子は、衣をつけずに焼くか炒めてください。
For Grilled Eggplant, please make the miso glaze without sugar or mirin. Ensure the eggplant is grilled or pan-fried, not deep-fried with starch.
Watch out for
Traditional miso glaze is heavily sweetened with sugar and mirin. Some restaurants might deep-fry eggplant with a coating.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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