Noodles with eggplant and persimmon
4 servings
20 minutes
Noodles with eggplant and persimmon is an amazing combination of flavors that blends sweetness, spiciness, and zest. This dish draws inspiration from Asian cuisine, combining the softness of fried eggplants with the vibrant aroma of persimmon. The marinade made from rice vinegar and lime adds a refreshing citrus note, while sesame oil enriches the flavor. Crispy red onion and herbs make the texture interesting, and soba noodles absorb the sauce, filling each bite with deep taste. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions as it surprises with its harmony and unusual ingredient combination. It can be served warm or slightly chilled to enhance the flavor.
1
Chop the garlic. Pour rice vinegar into a small saucepan, add sugar, a pinch of salt, chili pepper, and place over medium heat. After a minute, when the sugar dissolves and the mixture heats up, remove from heat, add garlic and sesame oil.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Rice vinegar: 5 tablespoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Chili pepper flakes: 1 g
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
2
Cut the eggplants into 1 cm cubes. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat, pour in odorless vegetable oil, and fry the eggplants for 5 minutes. During this time, the eggplants should brown. If needed, add a little more oil while frying. Transfer the cooked eggplants to a sieve, salt them, and let the oil drain.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 5 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
3
Remove the zest from the lime and squeeze the juice. When the rice vinegar marinade cools slightly, add the juice and zest.
- Lime: 1 piece
- Rice vinegar: 5 tablespoon
4
Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and let the water drain. Spread the noodles well on a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Soba noodles: 3 bunchs
5
Slice the red onion into thin half-rings, this can be done in a food processor. Cut the persimmon into slices. Chop the greens.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Persimmon: 2 pieces
- Green: to taste
6
Combine all ingredients: eggplant, noodles, marinade, persimmon, and greens. Mix and serve on plates. Or let it sit for a couple of hours — during this time the noodles will become even tastier.
- Eggplants: 2 pieces
- Soba noodles: 3 bunchs
- Persimmon: 2 pieces
- Green: to taste