Kim Dae-seok's Whole Eggplant Soybean Paste Stir-Fry

A delicious eggplant dish where whole eggplants with fine diagonal cuts are coated with a rich soybean paste seasoning and slowly simmered with the moisture from onions and green chilies, resulting in a juicy, flavorful texture.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Make sure to score the eggplants densely so that internal moisture can escape and the seasoning penetrates all the way through.
  • Always use low heat when frying the seasoning and simmering with vegetables—high heat will cause the soybean paste to burn easily.
  • Adding kombu while simmering enhances the umami depth and complements the soft texture of the eggplants beautifully.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to try a unique, moist, and tender eggplant dish.
  • People looking for a new side dish with a rich, savory soybean paste base that isn't overly salty.
  • Fans of spicy shishito peppers combined with the savory umami of kombu.

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