School Chef's Gaji Bokkeum

Name: School Chef's Gaji Bokkeum
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce

This stir-fried eggplant is made by first fully releasing the aroma of minced garlic in oil, then stir-frying the eggplant until translucent, bringing out its savory flavor.

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish Gaji Bokkeum collection

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If you first fully release the garlic aroma in oil at the start of cooking, the flavor will deeply infuse into the eggplant, resulting in a much richer taste.
Using a mix of sesame oil and olive oil doubles the nuttiness and depth of flavor.

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