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Doenjang Braised Eggplant And Mushroom Claypot · Cooking Culmination

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Doenjang Braised Eggplant And Mushroom Claypot

Name: Doenjang Braised Eggplant And Mushroom Claypot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Ingredients: 2 medium Korean eggplants, cut into 1-inch roll-cuts; 200 g King oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1/2-inch coins; 2.5 tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste); 1.5 cup Vegetable stock; 3 clove Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, minced; 2 piece Green chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp Honey

Hearty chunks of eggplant and king oyster mushrooms braised in a savory, umami-rich fermented soybean paste broth with garlic and chili.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Ingredients

Servings

2 medium Korean eggplantscut into 1-inch roll-cuts
200 g King oyster mushroomssliced into 1/2-inch coins
2½ tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
360 ml Vegetable stock
3 clove Garlicminced
1 tsp Gingerminced
2 piece Green chili pepperthinly sliced
1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp Honey

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

molluscs
sesame
soy

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Claypot Braising

Slowly simmering root or spongy vegetables in earthenware maintains steady heat, allowing deep penetration of savory broths.

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk doenjang, honey, and vegetable stock until the paste dissolves completely.

Step 2: Heat toasted sesame oil in a heavy claypot or deep dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add mushroom coins and eggplant pieces; sear for 4 minutes until lightly browned on the edges.

Step 5: Pour the diluted doenjang broth into the pot, pressing vegetables down gently.

Step 6: Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and braise for 10 minutes until eggplant is tender.

Step 7: Remove the lid, scatter sliced green chili peppers across the top, and simmer uncovered for 3 additional minutes to reduce sauce slightly.

Cooking tips

Ensure the doenjang paste is thoroughly dissolved in stock before adding to avoid salt pockets in the finished dish.
Eggplants absorb liquid quickly; searing them first sets their structure so they don't break down into mush during braising.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Korean-inspired; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.