Baek Jong-won Eggplant Rice
Simple and seasonal eggplant rice made by stir-frying eggplants in scallion oil with soy sauce to develop a smoky flavor, then layering them over rice for a fluffy, satisfying one-bowl meal.
Ingredients needed 3 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Since eggplants release moisture during cooking, keep the water-to-rice ratio at 1:1 to prevent the rice from becoming soggy.
- Eggplants shrink significantly when cooked and become soft, so slicing them thickly ensures better texture and mouthfeel.
- The key technique is caramelizing the soy sauce in the oil—it eliminates raw bitterness and creates a rich, savory smokiness.
- For extra depth, you can sauté minced pork along with the scallions when making the scallion oil.
Recommended for
- Those who want to make a surprisingly delicious, fail-proof meal even as complete beginners.
- People looking to enjoy affordable, healthy one-bowl meals using fresh seasonal eggplants.
- Fans of rich, savory flavors from scallion oil and caramelized soy sauce in their rice.
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