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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