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Deonjang-Spiced Sous Vide Eggplant

Give this humble vegetable some glorious umami with Deonjang. Sure to win everyone in the family.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 2 People

Ingredients

  • 4 Pieces Thai Eggplants cut into wedges
  • 1/4 Cup Peanut Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Deonjang Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Whisk the Deonjang paste, peanut oil, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Add the eggplants into the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  • Put the eggplants and sauce into a sous vide bag.
  • Cook for 45 minutes at 185F.
  • Drain the eggplant wedges from the cooking liquid.
  • Sear the eggplants in a hot pan.
  • Top with sesame seeds before serving.