Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium aubergines, sliced into ¾ inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or heat grill.
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Salt aubergine slices and let sit for 20 minutes, then blot dry.
- Thread slices onto skewers or place on lined baking sheet. Brush with glaze.
- Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with more sauce. Or grill 8 minutes per side.
- Drizzle with remaining glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve hot as a side or main dish.
Notes
- Use thick slices to avoid soggy texture.
- Salt soak helps draw out moisture for better roasting.
- Double the glaze and save it for stir-fries or rice bowls.
- Try air frying at 400°F for 12–15 minutes as an alternative method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting or Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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