Spicy Roasted Eggplant Noodles
Japanese-inspired Medium

Spicy Roasted Eggplant Noodles

High-heat roasted eggplant tossed in a savory sake and sesame glaze

japanese-inspiredvegetarianweeknightdinnerbaked
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⏱️ 45 minutes 15 minutes prep · 30 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
425 Calories
15g Protein
70g Carbs
12g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

High-heat roasting transforms eggplant into buttery, caramelized nuggets that pair perfectly with a savory sake glaze. This technique ensures the vegetable is deeply flavored and tender without absorbing excessive oil.


Instructions

1

Adjust oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat to 450 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with oil. Toss the eggplant with vegetable oil and the first portion of soy sauce, then spread evenly between the prepared sheets. Roast until the eggplant is tender and deeply browned, about 25 to 30 minutes, switching and stirring the sheets halfway through so they cook evenly.

2

Whisk the sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sake, chili-garlic sauce, and remaining soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is uniform, about 1 minute, cover and set aside to keep warm.

3

Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Reserve some of the cooking water before draining the noodles and returning them to the pot. Add the glaze and roasted eggplant and toss to combine, adding the reserved water as needed to create a smooth sauce that coats the noodles. Serve hot, topped with cilantro and sesame seeds.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Soba noodles Miso soupSmashed cucumber salad
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Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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