Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! Juicy Grilled Eggplant Recipe
Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! Juicy Grilled Eggplant Recipe
Perfect Side Dish! Grilled Eggplant with Bursting Juices and Savory Seasoning
This is a delicious grilled eggplant dish made by frying seasonal eggplants in oil and topping them with a flavorful seasoning. The eggplants are perfectly cooked to be crispy on the outside and wonderfully tender and juicy on the inside, making it an excellent side dish for any meal or even a delightful snack.
Main Ingredients- 4 eggplants
- 1/2 green onion
- Generous amount of cooking oil
- Pinch of salt
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp water
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili powder (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp water
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim the ends off the eggplants. Then, slice the eggplants into thick pieces, about 0.7 to 0.8 cm thick. Make ‘X’ shaped cuts on the cut surface of each eggplant slice. This scoring allows the seasoning to penetrate deeply into the eggplant as it cooks, making it even more delicious.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion. This will be added to the seasoning. Adding green onion will enhance the aroma and flavor of the sauce.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the star of this delicious grilled eggplant: the seasoning sauce! In a wide bowl, combine the chopped green onion, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp water. Mix well. Finally, add a little sesame seeds and sesame oil for a nutty aroma and to further enhance the flavor. Set this sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
Step 4
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the prepared eggplant slices into the pan. Sprinkle a little salt over the eggplant slices to season them. Fry the eggplant slices until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides. They should develop a nice, appetizing brown color.
Step 5
Arrange the golden-brown, well-fried eggplant slices attractively on a serving plate. Generously spoon the prepared seasoning sauce over the eggplant. Your crispy outside, tender and juicy grilled eggplant is now ready! It’s best enjoyed immediately while it’s warm.
