Marc prepares bentos with guest chef Ozaki Fumie. She's an expert in shojin ryori, a type of vegetarian cuisine. Together, ...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Known as nasu dengaku in Japanese, the miso glazed ... But the essential ingredients for this recipe really boils down to the eggplant and the miso.

Nailing the texture and flavor of eggplant can be tough, but these helpful tips and recipes will make it a staple in your dinner rotation.

It's also notorious for absorbing oil when it's fried, but that's not a problem with this recipe, where the eggplant is steamed ... Buy Chinese or Japanese eggplants that are as thin as possible.