Korean · Side

Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan)

Silky steamed eggplant torn and tossed with garlic and sesame. Deeply savory with just a pinch of salt.

20min
92kcal
2.1gprotein
Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) — Korean recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 500 g Eggplant
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Scallions
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Gochugaru (optional)

Method

  1. Halve the eggplants lengthwise and steam over boiling water until completely soft, 12 minutes.
  2. Grate the garlic and slice the scallions.
  3. Tear the cooled eggplant into strips and toss with the garlic, scallion, sesame oil, seeds, salt, and gochugaru.

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About Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan)

Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4.

Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan)?

A serving has about 92 calories — 2.1g protein, 9.2g carbs, 5.5g fat, 3.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) take to make?

About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out gochugaru — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Gaji Namul (Steamed Eggplant Banchan) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.