Okjubu's Flat Eggplant Tempura

Name: Okjubu's Flat Eggplant Tempura
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp tempura flour; Salt, a pinch; Water as needed; Cooking oil, generous amount

A unique dish made by spreading a whole eggplant flat with cuts, then pan-frying it to a crispy outside and moist inside.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

Eggplant Egg Tempura flour

Ingredients needed 2 servings

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3 tbsp tempura flour

Salt, a pinch

Water as needed

Cooking oil, generous amount

Recipe

Cut the eggplant vertically into several thin slices, leaving the stem end intact, and spread it out like a fan.
Soak the sliced eggplant in lightly salted water for a while, then remove and pat completely dry.
In a bowl, mix 2 eggs and 3 tbsp tempura flour until smooth to make the batter.
Dip the eggplant thoroughly in the batter, ensuring the batter seeps into all the cuts.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan, place the battered eggplant, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.

Slice the eggplant vertically into thin strips, leaving the stem intact.
Soak in salt water, drain, and make batter with egg and tempura flour.
Coat the eggplant with batter and fry in plenty of oil until crispy.

Cooking tips

Make sure the batter coats all the cuts evenly for a beautiful spread and maximum crispiness.
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