Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Salad: A Delicious Side Dish
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Introducing a recipe for ‘Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Salad,’ a delightful way to enjoy tender zucchini and soft eggplant. Learn how to make a simple yet impressive side dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 Eggplants
- Cooking oil, as needed (for sautéing)
Seasoning Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Corn syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Corn syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the eggplants. Slice the eggplants into round pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm thick. Round slices make them tender and help them absorb the seasoning well for a delicious taste.
Step 2
Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Then, cut it into strips similar in thickness (about 1 cm) to the eggplant slices. If you slice them too thinly, they might break apart easily when sautéed, so maintaining a moderate thickness is recommended.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. It’s important to use enough oil so the ingredients sauté evenly without burning.
Step 4
Adjust the heat to medium-high. Add both the sliced eggplant and zucchini to the pan and sauté them. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the zucchini becomes slightly tender and wilted. Sautéing the eggplant alongside also helps achieve a soft texture.
Step 5
Once the zucchini reaches your desired tenderness, turn off the heat. Now it’s time to make the delicious seasoning sauce. In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, 0.5 Tbsp sugar, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix them well. (Tip: You can also prepare the sauce in advance.)
Step 6
Pour the prepared seasoning sauce all at once over the sautéed zucchini and eggplant. Gently mix everything together until the sauce is evenly distributed. Your delicious Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Salad is ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or let it sit for a bit to allow the flavors to meld further.
