Lee Hye-jung's Eggplant and Perilla Leaf Meatballs

Name: Lee Hye-jung's Eggplant and Perilla Leaf Meatballs
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 10 perilla leaves; 100g minced beef; 100g minced pork; a little garlic chives; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Jin-ganjang; a pinch of salt; a pinch of sugar; cooking oil, as needed

A special meatball dish made by mixing salted eggplant and fragrant perilla leaves with minced meat, then pan-frying until savory and golden.

25 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

eggplant perilla leaves minced beef minced pork garlic chives egg minced garlic soy sauce

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Quick recipe

Cooking tips

Lightly salting the eggplant and squeezing out the water prevents the meatballs from falling apart and gives them a chewy texture.
Pressing the center of each meatball slightly when shaping helps heat distribute evenly, ensuring the inside cooks uniformly.
Serve with shichimi or vinegar-soy dipping sauce according to your preference for an even richer flavor.

Recommended for

Those who want to enjoy eggplant in a new and delicious way.
Those looking for nutritious side dishes or lunchbox menus for kids.
Those who love crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside savory pan-fried meatballs.