Eggplant Fitte & Garden Salad Recipe 

by chef Heewon Lim, Buto, Seoul

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"The Longchamp 2025 SS collection, "Live Green," is inspired by a lifestyle that embraces nature and finds simple pleasures. It pursues natural beauty while upholding craftsmanship and strict standards. 


As a chef, I also strive to capture the harmony between nature and humanity in my cuisine, guided by craftsmanship and creativity. Just as Longchamp presents products crafted with respect for materials and meticulous technique, I carefully select the finest ingredients and dedicate myself to creating harmonious flavors, aiming to realize sustainable gastronomy."

Eggplant Fitte 

  • 70g eggplant 
  • 15g All-purpose flour 
  • 1 egg 
  • 40g breadcrumbs 
  • A pinch of salt and pepper  


Peel the eggplant using a peeler, cut it in half, then slice it into 4×8 cm pieces. Season with salt and pepper. 

Coat the eggplant in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. 

Deep-fry in 170°C oil until golden brown on both sides. 

Drain excess oil. 

 

Oriental Tahini Sauce  

  • 100g tahini sauce 
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce 
  • 1 tbsp maesil(plump syrup) 
  • 20g fresh lime juice 
  • 2 tbsp vinegar  
  • 1.5 tbsp sugar 
  • 1 tsp sesame oil  
  • 50ml water  


Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined. 

 

Green Chili Oil 

  • 200g canola oil 
  • 20g basil 
  • 100g spinach 
  • 70g cheongyang chili peppers 


Blanch basil, spinach, and chili peppers in hot water briefly, then squeeze out excess moisture. 

Heat canola oil to 80°C, then blend all ingredients together for 10 minutes. 

Strain the oil using a fine cloth to separate the solids. 

Let it cool before use. 

 

Salsa Verde  

  • 30g green chili peppers 
  • 8g cilantro  
  • 10g garlic  
  • 180g tomatoes 
  • 1.5 tbsp maesil (plump syrup) 
  • 1 lime 
  • 1/3 tsp salt  


Finely chop all ingredients. 

Blend everything together until smooth. 

 

Garden Salad  

  • 30g of fresh seasonal vegetables 


Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly. 

 

Plating 

Spread the oriental tahini sauce on a plate. 

Place the fried eggplant next to the sauce. 

In a mixing bowl, combine the salad with 2 tbsp of salsa verde and 1 tbsp of green chili oil. 

Place the salad on top of the fried eggplant and drizzle with green chili oil to finish. 

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