Eggplant in Kinzanji Miso, 100g · Horaiya

Nasu Miso Kinzanji is a rich Japanese spread that combines fermented miso, wheat, soybeans, and eggplant. Its flavor is deep, sweet-savory, and full of umami, with an interesting texture that adds both body and character to the dish.

It can be served in a small amount alongside hot rice, spread inside onigiri, combined with tofu, steamed vegetables, or noodles, or used as a quick base for sauces and marinades. It is particularly suitable for simple dishes that need a boost of Japanese flavor without much effort: a bowl of rice, stir-fried vegetables, roasted eggplant, mushrooms, fish, chicken, or seared tofu.

This is a small and useful product for a Japanese pantry, especially for those who love deep miso flavors and want to add a rich, homemade, and slightly sweet layer of flavor to their dishes.

Contains soy and wheat.

Tips
Serve a small spoonful alongside hot Japanese rice, with sesame seeds and green onions.
Suitable as a filling for onigiri or as an addition to rice and noodle bowls.
Can be spread on tofu, eggplant, mushrooms, or fish before a short roast.
For a quick sauce, mix with a little mirin, soy sauce, hot water, and sesame oil.