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korean eggplant recipe

Steamed Fairy Tale Eggplants with Korean Sauce

This recipe was shared with me by friend Sunny, who always shares her amazing korean food when she visits (I adjusted the ratios just a little bit). It's quick, easy, and super flavorful!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 14 fairy tale eggplants, trimmed of stem end and halved
Korean sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp korean hot pepper powder/flakes
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic (I microplaned it super fine)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted or raw)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seed oil
  • 1 tbsp chives or green scallions, chopped fine

Method
 

  1. Wash, trim and slice the eggplants in half. They should be about the size of your finger, on the small side.
  2. Add to a steamer basket and cover. Once the water starts to boil, steam them for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove them and let them cool down just a little.
  4. Mix the dressing ingredients together and combine with the warm eggplant, tossing gently. Try to retain the texture of the eggplant.