Kim Dae-seok's Eggplant Kimchi

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding salt to the boiling water when blanching eggplants reduces bitterness and improves their chewy texture.
• Rinsing blanched eggplants with cold water will diminish flavor and texture, so always cool them naturally with airflow.
• When squeezing eggplants, avoid applying too much force to prevent crushing; only remove excess moisture gently.
• If onion juice is unavailable, substitute with plum syrup to achieve sweetness and umami richness.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who prefer firm, crisp textures instead of soft eggplant dishes.
• ⭐People looking to try unique, unconventional kimchi beyond daily napa cabbage kimchi.
• ⭐Individuals wanting to create hearty, healthy seasonal side dishes at low cost.