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Gochujang eggplant

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Eggplant

  • 1 eggplant large
  • 1 cup white rice I used Trader Joe's pre-cooked frozen rice
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • everything seasoning to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Gochujang Sauce

  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp tamari (gf soy sauce)
  • 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp agave
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang paste can sub normal chili paste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. While oven is heating, slice eggplant into rounds then salt one side and let sit for 10 minutes. Once done, use a paper towel to pat down salt. Flip rounds and repeat the salting process on other side.
  • On a baking sheet, add eggplant rounds then drizzle 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. Bake for about 25 minutes flipping the slices halfway through. Once the slices are browned, remove from oven and let cool. Slice eggplant rounds into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, whisk cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water into a mixing bowl. Slowly add the remaining sauce ingredients. Taste as you go to adjust the level of spice. Set aside once done.
  • Cook rice as directed then divide into two serving bowls. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add 1 tbsp of oil to medium-high heat. Chop green onions while the oil is heating then add to saucepan. After a minute, slowly pour in Gochujang sauce and allow it to thicken. Lower heat to medium then add in eggplant pieces. Stir to evenly coat.
  • To serve, pour eggplant mixture over rice bowls and top with additional green onions and everything seasoning.
Keyword #easydinner, eggplant, gochujangeggplant