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Miso-Maple Aubergine Bao Buns

with Sesame Pickled Radish Slaw and Sesame Sweet Potato
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
704 kcal
Protein
15.5g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Peanut
  • Soya
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Hazelnuts
  • Pecan Nuts
  • Brazil nuts
  • Nuts
  • Almonds
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Peanut
  • Pistachio nuts
  • Cashew nuts
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
  • Sesame
  • Walnuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

2 unit(s)

Sweet Potato

5 grams

Black Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Hazelnuts, Pecan Nuts, Brazil nuts, Nuts, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Peanut, Pistachio nuts, Cashew nuts)

1 unit(s)

Aubergine

(May contain traces of: Celery)

100 grams

Radishes

1 bunch(es)

Coriander

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Hazelnuts, Pecan Nuts, Brazil nuts, Nuts, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Cashew nuts, Sesame, Walnuts)

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

15 milliliter(s)

Rice Vinegar

20 milliliter(s)

Sesame Oil

(Contains: Sesame)

22 grams

Miso Paste

(Contains: Soya)

2 sachet(s)

Maple Syrup

6 unit(s)

Bao Buns

(Contains: Soya, Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Energy (kJ)2947 kJ
Energy (kcal)704 kcal
Fat25.8 g
of which saturates3.9 g
Carbohydrate101.5 g
of which sugars31 g
Dietary Fibre16.4 g
Protein15.5 g
Salt1.6 g
Potassium340.8 mg
Calcium23.3 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Baking Tray
Knife
Rolling Pin
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl
Plate

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Chop the sweet potatoes into 2cm wide wedges (no need to peel).

Pop the wedges onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the sesame seeds, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary. 

When the oven is hot, roast on the middle shelf until golden, 30-40 mins. Turn halfway through.

2

Trim the aubergine, then halve lengthways. Slice widthways into 1cm pieces.

Pop the aubergine onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer.

Roast the aubergine on the top shelf until soft and golden, 18-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

3

While everything's roasting, trim and thinly slice the radishes.

Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all). Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin.

4

In a medium bowl, combine the sliced radishes, coleslaw mix, rice vinegar, sugar (see pantry for amount) and half the sesame oil. Sprinkle in half the coriander and toss to coat.

In a small bowl, combine the miso, maple and remaining sesame oil. Set aside for later.

5

When everything's ready, place the bao buns on a plate, sprinkle with a little water and microwave, 800W: 1 min 10 secs / 900W: 50 secs / 1000W: 40 secs.

If you don't have a microwave, place the bao buns onto a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle with a little water, then fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel. Bake on the middle shelf until warm and fluffy, 3-4 mins.

6

Drizzle the miso-maple sauce over the cooked aubergine and toss until completely coated and glazed.

Share the baos between serving plates, spread the mayo (see pantry for amount), fill with the aubergine and some of the coriander. Sprinkle over the crushed peanuts.

Serve the sesame wedges and radish slaw alonside to finish.

Enjoy!

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