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Korean Soy-Marinated Eggplant (Gaji Muchim)

Here's how you make Korean Soy-Marinated Eggplant (Gaji Muchim)
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  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 medium Asian eggplants (3 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Korean red chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut the eggplants into 1/2 inch x 2 inch "batons" about the size of a finger. Add salt and sugar and let sit for 20 minutes while they release excess liquid. Drain.

  • Step 2: Place the eggplant in a microwave safe container and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Toss and cook again for another 2 1/2 minutes. While the eggplant cooks, combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Add the cooked eggplant and toss until coated. Serve immediately.

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