해먹으리(Hemogry) - Steamed eggplant side dish (Gaji-namul)
http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/gaji-namul
Gaji-namul is a simple, delicious, everyday Korean side dish, meant to be eaten with other side dishes and rice.
It’s one of my favorites. I love the fresh taste, soft texture, and the beautiful vibrant purple color of the dish on the table. It's refreshing and goes well with oilier items to offset their texture and taste. I never get tired of it!
If you are a vegetarian, replace the fish sauce with soy sauce.
Steamed eggplant side dish (Gaji-namul)
Maangchi
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Cooking Time 15Min
🥕 Ingredients
toasted sesame seeds1tablespoon
sesame oil2teaspoons
gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes)1teaspoon
fish sauce1teaspoon
soy sauce1tablespoon
green onions2stalks
garlic cloves3cloves
Korean eggplants1pound
water2cups
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🍳 Steps
1. Steam the Eggplant
Add 2 cups of water to a steamer pot, place the steamer rack inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. This should take about 5 minutes.
water 2cups
Trim the caps off the eggplants.
Korean eggplants 1pound
Briefly wash the eggplants.
Cut the eggplants into 2.5-inch long pieces. Cut any thicker pieces in half lengthwise.
Once the water is boiling, add the eggplant pieces to the steamer.
Cover the pot and steam the eggplant for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the Seasoning
While the eggplant is steaming, finely mince the garlic and chop the green onions.
garlic cloves 3cloves
green onions 2stalks
Place the minced garlic and chopped green onions in a large mixing bowl.
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and hot pepper flakes to the bowl.
fish sauce 1teaspoon
gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes) 1teaspoon
soy sauce 1tablespoon
Add sesame oil and mix all the seasonings together well.
sesame oil 2teaspoons
3. Mix and Serve
After 5 minutes of steaming, check if the eggplant is tender by poking a piece with a chopstick. It should go through easily.
Remove the steamed eggplant from the pot and place it on a cutting board or plate to cool down.
Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, tear the pieces into bite-sized strips with your fingers and add them to the mixing bowl with the sauce.
Gently mix the eggplant with the seasoning sauce using your hands or a spoon.
Add toasted sesame seeds, crushing them between your fingers as you add them, and mix one last time.
toasted sesame seeds 1tablespoon
Transfer the finished Gaji-namul to a serving plate. Enjoy with rice.