Savory Grilled Eggplant Delight
Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! A Super Simple Grilled Eggplant Recipe Perfect for a Fancy Dinner Side
Introducing a magical grilled eggplant recipe that’s so easy to make yet incredibly delicious, you’ll find yourself reaching for more! The ‘anthocyanin’ pigment that gives eggplant its beautiful purple hue is a powerful antioxidant, known for its anti-aging properties and ability to help prevent various diseases. It’s also said to help lower cholesterol levels, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals and a perfect addition to your diet plan! With its slightly crispy exterior and wonderfully tender, flavorful interior, this grilled eggplant is truly a culinary gem. Give it a try!
Main Ingredients
- 3 eggplants
- Plenty of cooking oil
- A little green onion or scallion
Seasoning Sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 3 fresh eggplants. Wash them thoroughly under running water and then cut them into roughly 3 equal pieces.
Step 2
Now, cut each of these 3 pieces in half lengthwise. This will create pieces that are easy to pan-fry.
Step 3
On the cut side of the eggplant, make shallow diagonal scores, crossing each other, just deep enough that a chopstick can reach. This helps the sauce penetrate deeply and makes the eggplant even more flavorful.
Step 4
Now, preheat a pan and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, place the scored eggplant pieces cut-side down. Cook over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 5
Once the cut side of the eggplant is nicely browned, carefully flip the pieces over and cook the other sides until they are evenly browned. The key is to cook until the exterior is slightly crispy.
Step 6
While the eggplant is grilling, finely chop the green onion or scallion you’ll use as a garnish. Using both the white and green parts will make the dish visually appealing and add more flavor.
Step 7
Let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1/5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp water. Mix them well until evenly combined.
Step 8
Arrange the nicely grilled eggplant pieces on a serving plate. Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the eggplant. The sauce will seep into the scored lines, infusing the eggplant with wonderful flavor from the inside out.
Step 9
Finally, garnish the grilled eggplant with the pre-chopped green onion or scallion. Your delicious grilled eggplant is ready! It tastes best when served warm.
