07/12/2024
Korean-Inspired Spicy Eggplant
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants
2 Tbsp high-heat oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 red or green chile peppers, sliced
1/2 cup korean BBQ sauce
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tsp organic granulated sugar
1 tsp dark sesame oil
red pepper flakes
2 green onions, thinly sliced
sesame seeds
*for serving - rice
Directions:
1.) Trim the ends of the eggplants, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice to make not-too-thin strips, about 2 inches long.
2.) Combine the eggplant with 1/2 cup water in a stir-fry pan and cook over medium-high until nearly tender. Stir often and add water to keep the pan wet, about 8 minutes.
3.) Drizzle in the oil, then add the garlic, and chile peppers. Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry until the eggplant begins to brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4.) Stir in the Korean BBQ sauce, lemon juice, sugar, sesame oil, and. Taste to see if the dish is spicy for your taste, and if not, and you’d like it more add the red pepper flakes to taste.
5.) Serve at once, garnishing each serving with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice if you like.
Enjoy 😉
