KOREAN RECIPE: SEASONED EGGPLANT SIDE DISH {HEALTHY}

by Irfan Redzwan

SEASONED EGGPLANT {GAJI NAMUL 가지 나물}

Serves 2-3 as a side dish

Ingredients

3 medium sized eggplants, cut lengthwise (5-6 in. long)

2 green onions, chopped (save a little for garnish)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-2 tbsp soy sauce (or to taste)

2 tbsp vinegar (any neutral tasting kind)

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Directions

In a medium-large pot, bring water to a simmer over medium heat.  Then add the eggplants and keep simmering for about 4 minutes or until slightly tender, and then drain and run under cold water to cool it down.  If you do have a steamer then I suggest you do the steaming method instead, as this results in a more flavorful eggplant with a meatier texture. 

Mix the eggplant and the rest of the ingredients and garnish with the remaining green onion.  Enjoy!