1 large aubergine, peeled and cut into 3cm/1¼in thick rounds
75²µ/2â…”o³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
150g/5½oz sakura miso (dark rice and soya bean miso, available online)
150g/5½oz saikyo miso (white rice miso, available online)
200g/7oz saikyo miso
100g/3½oz shiro miso
½ tsp white sesame seeds or poppy seeds, to garnish
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
100ml/3½fl oz mirin