Eggplant side dish (gaji namul) Recipe Video

Gaji namul is a side dish made with eggplants. It's a very traditional Korean vegetarian dish. Hope you like it!

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Asian eggplant3 Medium, rinsed and
 Soy sauce2 1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Green onion1 , chopped
 Garlic cloves2 , minced
 Roasted sesame seeds1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Sesame oil1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Pepper flakes1 Teaspoon
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
For serving
 Lettuce leaves4 Large

Directions

MAKING
1. Wash and cut eggplants into 3 pieces and cut each piece in half lengthwise.
2. In a steamer, pour water and put in the eggplant pieces.
3. Bring the water to a boil and cook for 15 minutes over high heat.
4. Turn the heat off and transfer eggplant to a bowl, and allow it to cool completely.
5. Drain the liquid form the bowl and tear each piece of eggplant lengthwise with your fingers.

FINALIZING
6. In a large bowl, put the eggplant, and add in garlic, pepper flakes, green onion, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
7. Mix all the ingredients together with your hand.

SERVING
8. Serve over bed of lettuce leaves with rice as a side dish.

Comments

Anonymous

RJ West says :

Oingo Boingo? This looks great! I'm making it now! :)
Posted on: 3 August 2010 - 6:54pm
Anonymous

Alan Joel says :

Great, simple delicious recipe. I also LOVED the background song, "Gator in the Bathroom"?? Can someone tell me who that group is singing that tune that accompanied this video, pullleeeze! Thanks Alan
Posted on: 5 June 2010 - 11:39am
Anonymous

Rhianna says :

Nice simple & quick! I'll try this today. I love your sharing your authentic Korean recipes. Thanks, Maangchi!
Posted on: 7 September 2009 - 7:48pm
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