NASUDENGAKU

Nasudengaku (なす田楽 or 茄子田楽) is a traditional Japanese dish that combines simplicity, deep flavor, and elegant aesthetics. It consists of roasted or fried eggplant topped with a sweet miso glaze and is a classic in both home cooking and haute cuisine (kaiseki).

🥢 What does nasu dengaku mean?

Nasu (なす / 茄子) = eggplant, and Dengaku (田楽) = a cooking style where ingredients are coated with miso sauce and broiled or toasted.

The name dengaku originates from a ritual dance of the Heian period performed in rice fields. Over time, "dengaku" also came to refer to dishes served on skewers or featuring glazed miso over ingredients like tofu, konnyaku, or eggplant.

Nasudengaku is served in various Japanese culinary contexts:

• Traditional Restaurants: Especially in kaiseki menus, as a warm appetizer.
• Buddhist Temples (shōjin ryōri): A common dish in temple cuisine as it contains no meat or fish.
• Izakayas: Served as a small plate to accompany sake or beer.
• Japanese Homes: A popular home recipe, especially in summer when eggplant is in season.
• Bentos: Often featured in vegetarian lunch boxes.

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