Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb linguine or 1 lb other pastas
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 large carrots, sliced into bite-size chunks
  • 1 cup snow peas, cut in half
  • 14 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 7 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 7 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 -4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper oil
  • 2 -3 thinly sliced scallions
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Method

  • Roast the eggplant in a 400 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until very soft.
  • Allow it to cool, then remove the meat from the skin and shred the eggplant into bite-size pieces.
  • While the eggplant is roasting, combine the marinade ingredients.
  • Pour half the marinade over the eggplant and allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes, and up to 6 hours.
  • Boil water for the pasta, then blanch the vegetables briefly in the boiling water.
  • Cook, drain, and rinse the pasta.
  • Pour the remaining marinade over the pasta and toss well.
  • Top with the marinated eggplant and blanched vegetables and refrigerate until the noodles are completely cooled.
  • Just before serving, top with the toasted sesame seeds.