Microwave Steamed Eggplant
Microwave Steamed Eggplant: A Super Simple, Rice-Loving Recipe You Can Make in Minutes!
Let’s make a delicious steamed eggplant dish using this incredibly healthy ingredient! While usually made by steaming in a pot, today we’re going to show you how to make it easily in the microwave. Get ready for a dish that will make your rice disappear in no time!
Main Ingredients- 2 eggplants
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (cheongyang pepper)
- 1 red chili pepper
- A little bit of green onion
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim the stem ends off the eggplants. Then, cut them in half lengthwise. Place the eggplant halves in a microwave-safe dish and cover with plastic wrap. Poke a few holes in the plastic wrap with a chopstick to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for about 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Eggplants contain a lot of moisture, so you don’t need to add any extra water; they will steam beautifully on their own.
Step 2
After microwaving, carefully remove the dish. The eggplant should be tender and slightly chewy.
Step 3
Once the eggplant has cooled slightly, gently shred it lengthwise into bite-sized pieces. You can also cut it with a knife or scissors. Gently squeeze out any excess water from the shredded eggplant. This step is important as it prevents the dish from becoming watery later on.
Step 4
While the eggplant is cooling, prepare the seasoning. Finely chop the Korean green chili pepper, red chili pepper, and green onion. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and water. Add the chopped chili peppers and green onion to the seasoning mixture and stir well.
Step 5
Add the squeezed eggplant to the seasoning mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring each piece is well-coated. It’s best to add the seasoning gradually, tasting as you go, to adjust the flavor to your preference. And just like that, your delicious steamed eggplant is ready!
Step 6
You’ve just created a fantastic side dish with minimal effort! It’s amazing how quickly and easily you can make this tasty dish using just a microwave.
Step 7
Take a bite – the seasoning is perfectly balanced, and the texture of the eggplant is wonderfully soft. This dish is delicious on its own as a side, but you can also elevate it by drizzling a little extra sesame oil and topping it with a fried egg to make a flavorful eggplant bibimbap (mixed rice). It makes for a satisfying meal!
