Aubergine Teriyaki Sushi

Name: Aubergine Teriyaki Sushi
Ingredients: 250 gram aubergine/eggplant; 4 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 4 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 680 gram sushi rice; 720 milliliter water; 60 milliliter rice vinegar; 2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 6 piece Japanese Nori; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted