Stir-fried Eggplant with Tuna Extract
Stir-fried Eggplant with Tuna Extract
Delicious Stir-fried Eggplant using Tuna Extract
Eggplant, known botanically as ‘Gaja’, has a cooling and sweet nature. It is known to have benefits such as clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination, reducing swelling, invigorating blood, and relieving pain. It primarily benefits the spleen, stomach, large intestine. This recipe offers a wonderfully simple and delicious way to prepare eggplant, enhanced by the savory depth of tuna extract. Enjoy this easy yet flavorful dish that’s perfect as a side for your meals.
Main Ingredients- 2 eggplants
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp tuna extract
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Perilla oil (Deulgireum), for cooking
- 1/2 Tbsp tuna extract
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Perilla oil (Deulgireum), for cooking
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat a pan over medium heat and add a generous amount of perilla oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant to create garlic-infused oil. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Once the savory aroma fills the air, add the sliced eggplants and stir-fry them together.
Step 2
Using ‘Jin Tuna Extract’, which has a reduced smoky flavor, can add a deeper, more refined umami taste. While I usually prefer soy sauce or fermented soy sauce, I tried this new tuna extract because it has less smoke flavor and is versatile for various dishes. (Mention product name or characteristic naturally if applicable)
Step 3
Instead of adding all the tuna extract at once, add it in two portions. Add half first and stir-fry until the eggplant absorbs the flavor. Taste and add the remaining amount if needed. This method helps you perfectly adjust the saltiness.
Step 4
Continue to stir-fry the eggplant until it softens and absorbs the flavors of the tuna extract. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for added nutty aroma. Your delicious stir-fried eggplant is ready! It’s especially wonderful served over a bowl of warm rice.
