Steamed Korean Eggplant (Gaji Namul)
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Steamed Korean Eggplant (Gaji Namul)
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Gaji namul, a Korean steamed eggplant side dish, is simple to make and full of flavor. With its vibrant purple color, soft texture, and savory taste, it’s a perfect addition to any meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 Asian eggplant or Japanese eggplant
- 4 cup water
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Add vinegar to a bowl of water. Cut eggplant half in lengthwise. Slice each half into 3-4 segments. Put the eggplant pieces in the vinegar water for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put a steamer basket over a pot of water and bring to a boil on high heat. Drain the eggplants and put in the steamer, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes or until the eggplants are softened.
- Transfer the softened eggplants in a bowl and let them cool little bit. Tear or slice each section of eggplant into bite-size thin strips.
- Add garlic, green onion, Korean soup soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat the eggplants. Serve with rice.
- Note: Serve this Korean side dish at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. You can store it for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
191mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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