Korean Steamed Eggplants (Gaji Namul) Recipe
Gaji namul is another basic but very popular side dish in korea
Ingredients
- 2 small sized Asian eggplant - shiny texture
- 1½ tbs soy sauce
- 1 chopped green onion
- 1½ minced garlic
- ½ tbs of roasted sesame seeds
- ½ tbs of sesame oil
- ½ tbs of hot pepper flakes
Directions
- Remove the stem from eggplants and slice each eggplants lengthwise in quarters.
- Pour 1 cup of water into a steamer, and place the pieces of eggplant inside. Bring to a boil for 7-8 minutes over high heat.
- Turn the heat off and transfer eggplants to colander and cool.
- After the eggplant has cooled, tear each piece of eggplant lengthwise into thin, bite-size strips with your fingers, and put the strips into a bowl.
- Gently squeeze excess liquid out from the eggplant.
- Add these seasonings to the bowl: Mix it all together gently with your hand.
- Serve with rice as a side dish.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 366g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 114 | |
| Calories from Fat 26 | 23% |
| Total Fat 3.02g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.45g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium 851mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 21.76g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 42% |
| Sugars 8.48g | 6% |
| Protein 4.36g | 7% |
