Jung Ho-gyun's Grilled Eggplant Muchim

Name: Jung Ho-gyun's Grilled Eggplant Muchim
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 1/3 large green onion; 1 cheongyang chili pepper; 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 tablespoon doenjang; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; a little whole sesame seeds

Chewy eggplant muchim made by dry-pan grilling without oil to concentrate savory flavor, then tossing with doenjang seasoning.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

eggplant large green onion cheongyang chili pepper minced garlic doenjang sesame oil

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eggplant large green onion cheongyang chili pepper minced garlic doenjang sesame oil

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Cooking tips

Grilling the eggplant without oil or water concentrates its natural sweetness and prevents a mushy texture.
Substituting olive oil and balsamic vinegar for doenjang transforms it into an Italian-style eggplant salad.

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Those who want to bring out the natural flavor of vegetables with minimal seasoning and healthy cooking methods.

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