Gaji Bokkeum (Stir-fried eggplants)

Nguyên liệu

• 2 medium size Asian eggplants (about 6 ounces each) (slender and firm)
• 3 - 4 green chili peppers (or 1/2 green pepper)
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil for stir-frying
• 1/2 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste) (See Note)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cooking rice wine (mirim/mirin)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or your favorite sugar substitue)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• pinch pepper

Cách làm

1. 1

   Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Then cut crosswise into about 1/2-inch thick chunks. Cut the peppers into about 1-inch long pieces. Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Heat a pan with the oil over medium high heat. Stir fry the eggplants quickly for a minute or two until the outside starts to soften.

3. 3

   Add the peppers and the seasoning sauce.

4. 4

   Continue to stir-fry until the eggplants are well coated with the seasonings and the peppers are slightly wilted. You can add a tablespoon or two water if the eggplants seem dry while stir-frying. Adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.