Main ingredients
eggplanttomatooniongreen onionsoy saucefish saucesoybean pasteminced garlicgrain syrupblack peppersesame seeds
Kim Dae-seok's Tomato Gaji Bokkeum
A healthy stir-fry that maximizes the chewy texture of eggplant by pickling it in corn syrup and salt, and enhances umami with tomato and soybean paste sauce.
Ingredients needed 2 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Pickling the eggplants in salt and corn syrup and squeezing out excess water prevents them from absorbing too much oil, keeping the dish light and chewy.
- The half tablespoon of soybean paste in the seasoning sauce is a key secret that deepens the flavor and adds an irresistible savory richness.
- Adding olive oil while stir-frying the tomatoes significantly boosts the absorption of the fat-soluble nutrient lycopene.
Recommended for
- Those who want to enjoy a generous plate of tomatoes and eggplants together.
- Those tired of simple eggplant salad or grilled eggplant and looking to learn a unique, flavor-packed eggplant dish.
- Those who want a high-quality side dish that combines the healthiness of tomatoes with the chewy texture of eggplants.
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