Grilled Aubergine Nori Wraps With Sesame Soba Recipe

About this recipe

These flavorful wraps combine tender grilled aubergine with nutty sesame soba noodles, fresh cucumber, and avocado for a refreshing and filling lunch.

Ingredients

• 250 G Long Aubergine/Brinjal - 250g
• 270G Akagi Dried Soba Noodles, 270G
• 28G Nori Sheets, 28G
• 10G Avocado Leaves, 10G
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
• 187 Ml Pure Maple Syrup, 187Ml
• - Ginger - 100g
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
• 1Pc Avacado 1pc

Instructions

1. 1. Slice the aubergine into thin strips and lightly brush them with sesame oil.
2. 2. Heat a grill pan and cook the aubergine strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred.
3. 3. Boil the soba noodles as per package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
4. 4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and grated ginger to create a dressing.
5. 5. Toss the cooked soba noodles with the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor.
6. 6. Slice the cucumber and avocado into thin strips and chop the spring onions finely.
7. 7. Lay a nori sheet flat on a clean surface and arrange grilled aubergine strips, soba noodles, cucumber, avocado, and spring onions on one side.
8. 8. Carefully roll the nori sheet into a wrap, sealing the edge with a small amount of water to hold it together.
9. 9. Repeat the process for the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.
10. 10. Slice each wrap into halves for easier handling and presentation.
11. 11. Serve the wraps on a plate, optionally garnished with extra sesame seeds and a small bowl of soy sauce for dipping.