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Gaji-namul (Korean Steamed Eggplant)
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Gaji-namul is a simple, delicious, everyday Korean side dish featuring steamed eggplant with a flavorful seasoning sauce. It's a refreshing dish with a soft texture and vibrant color, perfect to be eaten alongside rice and other side dishes.
00:05:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Cold Starter / Salad
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Ingredients
- eggplant - 1 pound (Korean variety preferred, about one pound)
- garlic cloves - 3
- green onions - 2
- soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (use 4 teaspoons for a vegetarian version)
- fish sauce - 1 teaspoon (optional, for non-vegetarians)
- hot pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
- sesame oil - 2 teaspoons
- sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (home-toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the steamer: Add two cups of water to a steamer pot with a steamer rack and bring to a boil.
- Prepare the eggplant: Quick wash the eggplant and cut it into roughly two and a half inch long pieces.
- Steam the eggplant: Once the water is boiling, steam the eggplant pieces for about 5 minutes or until a chopstick can easily go through.
- Prepare the seasoning sauce: Mince the garlic and green onions. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic and onions with soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), hot pepper flakes, and sesame oil.
- Tear the eggplant: Once cooled enough to handle, tear the steamed eggplant into bite-size pieces.
- Mix with seasoning sauce: Combine the torn eggplant with the seasoning sauce. Mix well.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with home-toasted sesame seeds before serving.
