Asian•healthy
Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Side Dish)
Korean Bapsang recipe - Asian
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 medium size Korean/Asian eggplants
- 1 scallion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants lengthwise in quarters. Then cut crosswise into about 2-inch pieces.
- 2
Boil the water in a pot with a steamer tier or basket over high heat, covered. Place the eggplant pieces in the steamer, and steam until softened but still a bit firm, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Transfer to a bowl to cool. Add all of the remaining ingredients and gently toss everything together. Add more soy sauce or gochugaru to taste if needed.