Got this recipe from an old friend on IRC. I had some trouble with lumpy miso but in the end it came together nicely and symbol and I both liked it, although Alex wasn't a fan

Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Cheese

Mahal

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1.5cm slices
• olive oil
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• a generous amount of grated melty cheese, like mozzarella

Directions

1. Brush eggplant slices on one side with oil and arrange oil side down on a baking sheet.
2. Score exposed face and brush that with oil, too.
3. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
4. While baking, whisk together miso, wine, mirin, and sugar.
5. Remove eggplant from oven, brush generously with miso glaze, and return to oven for another 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven again, top with cheese, and return to oven for another 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melty and browned.
7. Serve.