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Stir-fried Eggplant
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Stir-fried Eggplant

Korean: 가지볶음 (5.6.10.12.13.18)

"Gaji-bokkeum: A harmonious blend of texture and umami"

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 145 kcal
Carbs 12g
Protein 2g
Fat 11g

Ingredients

  • • Eggplant: 2–3 (300–400g)

  • • Green onion: 1/2 stalk

  • • Cooking oil: 3–4 tbsp

  • • Soy sauce: 2–3 tbsp

  • • Oyster sauce:

    1 tbsp

  • • Oligosaccharide/Sugar: 0.5–1 tbsp

  • • Minced garlic:

    1 tbsp

  • • Sesame oil & seeds: To taste

  • [재료]

  • • 가지: 2~3개 (300~400g)

  • • 대파:

    1/2대

  • • 식용유:

    3~4큰술

  • • 진간장:

    2~3큰술

  • • 굴소스:

    1큰술

  • • 올리고당/설탕:

    0.5~1큰술

  • • 다진 마늘:

    1큰술

  • • 참기름/통깨: 약간

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Local Substitutes

Instead of 깻잎 (Perilla leaves)

Use: Mint or basil leaves

Reason: Similar aromatic flavor profile

Instead of 올리고당 (Oligosaccharide syrup)

Use: Honey or corn syrup

Reason: Provides same sweetness and texture

Instead of 정종 (Sake)

Use: Dry sherry or white wine

Reason: Similar fermented flavor for marinating

Instead of 저염간장 (Low-sodium soy sauce)

Use: Regular soy sauce (reduced amount)

Reason: Achieves same umami depth

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare: Wash, remove stems, and slice eggplant into bite-sized chunks.

  2. 2

    Scallion Oil: Heat oil with green onions/garlic until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry: Add eggplant and sauté over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Season: Push eggplant aside, caramelize soy sauce/sugar, then stir in oyster sauce.

  5. 5

    Finish: Toss with sesame oil and seeds. Turn off heat while texture is still firm.

  6. 6

    레시피 (KR)

  7. 7

    재료 손질: 깨끗이 씻은 가지를 한입 크기로 큼직하게 썹니다.

  8. 8

    파기름 내기: 팬에 기름과 대파/마늘을 넣어 향을 냅니다.

  9. 9

    가지 볶기: 가지를 넣고 중불에서 숨이 살짝 죽을 때까지 볶습니다.

  10. 10

    양념하기: 팬 한쪽에 간장과 설탕을 넣어 끓인 후 굴소스와 함께 섞습니다.

  11. 11

    마무리: 참기름과 통깨를 뿌리고, 가지가 뭉개지기 전 불을 끕니다.

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