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Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Side Dish)
Gaji Namul is a Korean side dish featuring steamed medium-sized eggplants cut into bite-sized pieces, tossed with scallions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), and toasted sesame seeds. It offers a soft yet slightly firm texture with a savory, mildly spicy, and nutty flavor profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Ingredients
- 2 eggplant medium size, Korean/Asian
- 1 scallion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon gochugaru Korean red chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed roasted
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants lengthwise in quarters. Then cut crosswise into about 2-inch pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
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