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Nasu dengaku

From the video “How to Make Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) | Kenji Eats Japan” by J. Kenji López-Alt. RecipesMD is not affiliated with J. Kenji López-Alt. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$1.24*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$16.76* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$2.48*for the batch in the video
~$1.24*per serving

You save about ~$16.76* per serving (93% less*) than ordering it out — ~$33.52* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: japanese eggplant, sake

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 75% of ingredient lines (53% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • bowl
  • spoon
  • paper towels
  • gas grill
  • tongs
  • aluminum foil

What the video didn’t say

  • exact brand of miso paste
  • exact grill temperature settings
  • servings count not stated
  • total time not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Nasu dengaku

What makes J. Kenji López-Alt's Nasu dengaku recipe and technique special?

J. Kenji López-Alt's take on Nasu dengaku focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Nasu dengaku at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Nasu dengaku recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Nasu dengaku ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Nasu dengaku can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in J. Kenji López-Alt's Nasu dengaku?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Nasu dengaku?

The official cooking video by J. Kenji López-Alt is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.