Today, the white eggplant is rarer ... or side dish. From long, skinny Japanese eggplant to the big and fat globe variety, there are a handful of shared traits to look for when shopping.

For the miso paste, often chefs in Japanese restaurants and izakayas ... Roast at 200°C for 15-20 minutes. While the eggplant is roasting, mix the white miso, sugar and mirin in a small bowl ...