Modu Recipes

Okjubu's Flat Eggplant Tempura

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

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those who usually avoid eggplant due to its mushy texture
  • ⭐ Those looking for a unique and visually impressive dish for guests or as an appetizer

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp tempura flour
  • Salt, a pinch
  • Water as needed
  • Cooking oil, generous amount

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut the eggplant vertically into several thin slices, leaving the stem end intact, and spread it out like a fan.
  2. Soak the sliced eggplant in lightly salted water for a while, then remove and pat completely dry.
  3. In a bowl, mix 2 eggs and 3 tbsp tempura flour until smooth to make the batter.
  4. Dip the eggplant thoroughly in the batter, ensuring the batter seeps into all the cuts.
  5. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan, place the battered eggplant, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
  1. Slice the eggplant vertically into thin strips, leaving the stem intact.
  2. Soak in salt water, drain, and make batter with egg and tempura flour.
  3. 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.
  • Serve with sweet and sour vinegar soy sauce or chili sauce to cut the richness.

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