Miso Glazed Aubergine with Soba Noodles

Serves 2 I Prep 10 minutes I Cook 30 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 pack/200g Clearspring 100% Buckwheat Soba Noodles
• 1 aubergine, cut in half lengthways and score
• 1 tbsp Clearspring Toasted Sesame Oil
  
• 3-4 radishes, finely sliced
• 30g edamame, fresh or frozen

Sauce

• 1-2 tbsp Clearspring Brown Rice Miso Paste
• 1-2 tbsp Clearspring Noodle broth  
• 1-2 tbsp Clearspring Tahini - white, black or whole sesame
• 300ml warm water  

Glaze

• 1 tbsp Clearspring Brown Rice Miso Paste
• 1 tsp Clearspring Mikawa Mirin
• 1 tsp Clearspring Rice Malt Syrup 

Toppings

• Clearspring Irigoma
• Clearspring Shichimi
• Spring onion and fresh coriander

Method

1. Halve the aubergine lengthways and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern. Rub the scored side with sea salt to draw out moisture and leave for about 10 minutes. Wipe away the sea salt and liquid using kitchen paper.  
2. Cook the soba noodles as instructions on the pack, drain and rinse under running water to remove excess starch and set aside in a colander. 
3. In a frying pan, heat the sesame oil. Place the aubergine flesh-side down and cook until brown. Transfer to a baking tray, flesh-side up and roast in the over at 200 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through. 
4. In a small bowl, mix all the miso glaze ingredients until it forms a smooth paste. 
5. Remove the aubergine from the oven and generously brush on the glaze. Return the aubergines back in the oven for a further 5 mins or until it looks fully cooked and the glaze is bubbling.  
6. In a small bowl, mix tahini, miso and noodle broth until a paste like consistency. Slowly whisk in 300ml hot or cold water (depending on whether you are serving hot or as a cold dish) until smooth and lump free. 
7. To serve, divide the soba noodles into two portion and place in a shallow bowl. Pour the sauce onto the noodle and finish by placing the aubergine flesh side up on top. 
8. Garnish with your choice of toppings. Add an extra sprinkle of Shichimi for an extra kick of heat. 

Recipe by The Clearspring Kitchen

All Clearspring recipes are 100% plant-based, using Organic products where possible and refined sugar-free.