Eggplant
A deep purple nightshade with a spongy, meaty interior. Roast or fry until golden and creamy. It absorbs fat and flavour like a sponge.
Used for
- roasting
- grilling
- stir-fries
- dips
- curries
In the kitchen
- Slice.
- Roast.
- Grill.
Picking it at the store
- Shiny, taut skin with no soft spots or dull patches.
- Should feel heavy; lightweight means it's become seedy and bitter inside.
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