Side dishe for 4
Gaji Hobak Muchim
Steamed eggplant and zucchini cool briefly before mixing with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and optional chile.
$3.15for 4 servings
$0.79 per serving$3.15 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 size korean/asian eggplant
- 1 size zucchini
- 1/2 tsp salt
- cooking oil
- 1 scallion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 pinch pepper
- 2 tsp gochugaru - optional for a spicy version
- 1 green or red chili pepper - optional for a spicy version
Steps
- Cut the eggplant and zucchini into thick strips, sprinkle them with salt, and rest them for 3 minutes.
- Place the vegetables in a steamer over simmering water, cover, and steam for 7 minutes until tender.
- Whisk the scallion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, pepper, and optional gochugaru and chile in a bowl for 2 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and cool them for 3 minutes.
- Toss the vegetables with the seasoning mixture and let them stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
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