Main ingredients
eggplantground porkgreen oniononiongreen chili peppersoy saucered pepper powdercooking wineoyster sauceminced garlicsyrupsesame oil
Jung Ho-young's Crispy and Crunchy Eggplant Stir-Fry
Eggplants are soaked in salt and syrup to extract moisture completely, resulting in a crisp, firm texture without any mushiness—perfect savory side dish that pairs perfectly with rice.
Ingredients needed 2 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Using both salt and syrup enhances osmotic pressure, allowing eggplants to release moisture much more effectively, resulting in a significantly firmer, crunchier texture.
- The final texture of the stir-fry largely depends on how thoroughly you squeeze out the moisture from the eggplants—use a cloth and press firmly to extract as much liquid as possible.
- If the pan becomes too dry or sticky during cooking, don’t discard it—add a small amount of the reserved eggplant soaking liquid to restore flavor and moisture.
Recommended for
- Those who dislike the soft, mushy texture of eggplants and are seeking a new cooking method.
- People looking for an eggplant dish that stays fresh and doesn't develop excess water, ideal for long-term storage as a side dish.
- Anyone wanting to try a unique vegetable stir-fry with a satisfyingly crisp, chewy bite.
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