Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! Delicious Grilled Eggplant
Easy Recipe for Grilled Eggplant: The Perfect Side Dish or Snack! #DooriMoon #GrilledEggplant #EasyRecipe #SideDish #Snack
Introducing a golden recipe for incredibly chewy and savory grilled eggplant that everyone will love. This dish is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it an excellent choice for a side dish or a delightful beer accompaniment. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make!
Main Ingredients- 3 and a half medium-sized steamed eggplants
- 1/4 red chili pepper (or 1/2 small red chili pepper with seeds removed)
- 1 Tbsp minced green onion
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1.5 Tbsp all-purpose flour or pancake mix
- Generous amount of Panko breadcrumbs (panko for frying recommended)
- Ample vegetable oil for frying
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the eggplants. You can steam them or cook them conveniently in the microwave. If using a microwave, about 4 minutes per eggplant is sufficient for them to become tender (for medium-sized eggplants). Prepare 3 and a half medium eggplants. Place the steamed eggplants in a bowl. Add the finely chopped red chili pepper (seeds removed), 1 Tbsp of minced green onion, and a pinch of sea salt.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the batter to bind the eggplant and vegetables. Add 1.5 Tbsp of all-purpose flour (or pancake mix) and sprinkle a generous amount of Panko breadcrumbs. The Panko breadcrumbs will absorb some of the eggplant’s moisture, helping to create a crispier texture.
Step 3
Gently mix the ingredients with your hands until the flour and breadcrumbs are well combined with the eggplant. If the mixture feels too wet, gradually add more Panko breadcrumbs until you achieve a consistency similar to that of Korean fish cakes (eomuk) or meat patties (donggeurang ttaeng) – it should hold its shape when pressed together.
Step 4
Shape the mixture into bite-sized patties. It’s important to pack them firmly so the filling doesn’t fall apart during cooking. You can make them round and flat, or oblong, or any shape you prefer.
Step 5
Heat a pan with a generous amount of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the shaped eggplant patties into the pan. Cook them until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Step 6
The eggplant is ready when the outside is a beautiful golden brown color and the inside is cooked through. Flip them occasionally to ensure even cooking on all sides.
Step 7
These grilled eggplants stay wonderfully crispy even after cooling, maintaining their delightful texture. Enjoy them hot, or let them cool slightly. We hope you have a delicious meal with this wonderful grilled eggplant dish! Thank you for visiting ‘DooriMoon’ today!
