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Kim Dae-seok's Eggplant Stir-Fry

A Korean-style pork eggplant stir-fry enhanced with a chewy texture by drawing out moisture using salt and maltose, and deep umami flavor from soybean paste and oyster sauce.

45 minside dishDifficulty Normal

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Adding maltose along with water when soaking eggplants accelerates moisture removal through osmosis, resulting in a chewier texture.
  • Using only mirin instead of salt for marinating pork prevents toughness and ensures a clean, fresh taste.
  • The small amount of soybean paste in the seasoning is the secret to enhancing the authentic Korean flavor and rich umami of this dish.
  • To avoid greasiness, quickly stir-fry the eggplants after removing all moisture over high heat.

Recommended for

  • Those who found traditional eggplant stir-fry too soft or mushy.
  • People seeking a non-greasy, spicy-salty side dish.
  • Anyone wanting to learn how to make a satisfying, chewy eggplant dish.

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