Eggplant side dish (Gajinamul:가지나물) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Wind down your day with this nourishing american Eggplant side dish (Gajinamul:가지나물). A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.

Gaji namul is a sidedish made with eggplants. It's a very traditional Korean vegetarian dish. Hope you like it! Full recipe: http://www.maangchi.com/recipes/gaji-namul Ingredients: 3 medium sized Asian eggplant, 2½ tbs soy sauce, 1 chopped green onion, 2 cloves of garlic, ½ tbs of roasted sesame seeds, ½ tbs of sesame oil, 1 ts of hot pepper flakes 1. Cut 3 medium sized Asian eggplants into 2 or 3 pieces. Then cut each piece in half lengthwise 2. Pour 2 cups of water into a steamer, and place the pieces of eggplant inside. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes over high heat. 3. Turn the heat off and move the cooked eggplant to a bowl. Set it aside to cool down. 4. After the eggplant has cooled, drain the liquid from the bottom of the bowl. 5. Tear each piece of eggplant lengthwise with your fingers, and put the strips into a large bowl. 6. Add these seasonings to the bowl: 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 ts of hot pepper flakes, 1 chopped green onion, ½ tbs sesame seeds, 2½ tbs soy sauce, and ½ tbs sesame oil. 7. Mix it all together with your hand. Serve with rice as a side dish.