Kim Dae-seok's Tomato Gaji Bokkeum

• 2 eggplants
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 onion
• 1/2 green onion
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon soybean paste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grain syrup
• 2 pinches salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pinches black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• for pickling eggplant (1/2 cup water, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 2 tablespoons corn syrup)

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.