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eggplant side dish

Garlic Eggplant Side Dish

An easy-to make vegetarian side-dish with strong garlic flavors
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 long purple eggplant Chinese or Japanese varietals are best because of their quick-cooking and sweetness, but other eggplants work too
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 diced green onions
  • 1 TBSP gluten free tamari soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fish sauce omit if vegetarian and add 1/4 tsp salt instead
  • 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean hot pepper flakes or powder)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 TBSP toasted white sesame seeds crushed

Method
 

  1. Cut the eggplant into 2-in length, then cut each piece in half.
  2. Place the pieces in a microwave safe container with 1-2 TBSP of water. Place container with the lid slightly ajar into the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  3. While the eggplant is steaming in the microwave, in a separate bowl, mix your seasoning ingredients together.
  4. When the eggplant is dont, remove from the microwave and let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes until it's cool enough to handle.
  5. With your hands, tear the eggplant lengthwise into bite-sized strips and add the strips of eggplant to the bowl with the seasoning sauce.
  6. Mix together and serve. Alternatively you can store this side dish in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from Maangchi's Gaji-namul recipe on her website. She offers a more traditional way to make this via the stovetop steaming method. Definitely check out her website since she has a lot of Korean recipe videos you can watch as well!