Nasu-miso is pan-fried eggplant dressed with a savory-sweet miso glaze. A grilled version of this dish is known as nasu dengaku where the eggplant is grilled with a miso glaze. This recipe for nasu-miso is simple and easy to prepare, and the taste is simply extraordinary. The soft, chewy texture of the eggplant is complemented with the unique taste of miso and a rich sauce made from japanese condiments. Nasu miso is easy to prepare especially if you already have the miso glaze in the freezer. Many good cooks always make extra and keep it in the freezer. It doesnt solidify when frozen, so its super easy to spoon a little out for nasu-miso or a marinade for grilled salmon or miso black cod. Nasu miso is a wonderful side dish for simple chicken dishes, fish, or even noodles such as cold yamakake soba.