Braised Beef with Japanese Eggplant & Steamed Brown Rice
Chef Esther’s signature braised beef is simmered low and slow in a spicy-sweet broth of gochugaru, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and a splash of pineapple juice. It’s served with steamed brown rice and Japanese eggplant—salted and fried until golden. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish balances richness with lighter textures and bright aromatics.
Nutritional facts
Protein
36g
Carbs
42g
Calories
440kcal
Fat
13g
Ingredients
Canola Oil, Sesame Oil, Serrano Peppers, Gochugaru, Sake, Garlic, Japanese Eggplant, Sugar, Onion, Kosher Salt, Beef Chuck, Brown Rice, Pineapple Juice, Green Onion, Rice Wine, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce
Contains wheat, soybeans, sesame seeds.
Reviews
4.3
Based on 55 reviews
Jin · 08/30/25
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About Esther Choi
Chef Esther Choi, chef/owner of mŏkbar, mŏkbar Brooklyn, and mŏkbar Midtown, as well as chef/partner of Ms. Yoo, grew up cooking traditional Korean food with her Korean-native grandmother. Inspired by the old-aged techniques of her grandmother's cooking, she believes that food is the ultimate expression of a country's culture. Choi seeks to offer guests an understanding and appreciation of Korean food and culture, from its history and social customs, to its language, geography, and arts, Since the 2014 opening of her first venture, mŏkbar in Chelsea Market, Choi has been hailed as a 'New Rising Chef' by Food Republic and was named a 'Zagat 30 under 30' NYC Culinary Rockstar in 2015.
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