Stewy Miso Eggplant and Potatoes

From: bonappetit.com

Yields: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 scallions, white and pale green and dark green parts separated, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup white miso
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise ¼" thick
  • 3 medium Japanese or Chinese eggplants (about 1 lb.), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 3"-long pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • Crushed unsalted roasted peanuts (for serving)

Steps

  • Step 1Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. Cook 4 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal, 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and one 1" piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped, stirring often, until fragrant and garlic is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ⅓ cup white miso, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1½ cups water and stir to combine, breaking up any lumps. Stir in 1 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar and 1 tsp. honey.
  • Step 2Add 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb.), peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise ¼" thick, to pot and bring to a boil. Add 3 medium Japanese or Chinese eggplants (about 1 lb.), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 3"-long pieces, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally and adding up to ¼ cup more water if needed, until potatoes and eggplant are tender, 12–15 minutes. Remove from heat and add all but 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced dark green scallion parts of 4 scallions. Taste and season with kosher salt if needed.
  • Step 3Transfer stew to a large shallow dish or bowl and top with crushed unsalted roasted peanuts and remaining 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced dark green scallion parts.