Soba Noodles With Eggplant And Mango Recipe

Name: Soba Noodles With Eggplant And Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 fresh red chile, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; Grated zest and juice of 1 lime; 1 cup sunflower oil; 2 medium eggplants, cut into 3/4-inch dice; 8-9 ounces soba noodles; 1 large ripe mango, cut into 1/2-inch dice or into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1 2/3 cup basil leaves; 2 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, chopped; 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 fresh red chile, finely chopped
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup sunflower oil
2 medium eggplants, cut into 3/4-inch dice
8-9 ounces soba noodles
1 large ripe mango, cut into 1/2-inch dice or into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 2/3 cup basil leaves
2 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

1
In a small saucepan, gently warm the vinegar, sugar and salt for up to 1 minute, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the garlic, chile and sesame oil. Allow to cool, and add the lime zest and juice.
2
In a large pan, heat the sunflower oil and shallow-fry the eggplant in 3 or 4 batches. When golden brown, remove to a colander, sprinkle liberally with salt and leave to drain.
3
Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally. They should take 5 to 8 minutes to become tender but still al dente. Drain and rinse well under running cold water. Shake off as much of the excess water as possible, then leave to dry on a dish towel.
4
In a mixing bowl toss the noodles with the dressing, mango, eggplant, half the herbs and the onion. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate if longer. When ready to serve, add the rest of the herbs and mix well, then pile on a plate or in a bowl.

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Soba Noodles With Eggplant And Mango falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Soba Noodles With Eggplant And Mango

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Variations & substitutions

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