Produce
Eggplant
Also called aubergine, brinjal
What it is
A sponge for oil and flavour.
Origin
South and East Asia; Mediterranean adoption.
Flavour
Mild, smoky when blistered.
How to use it
Salt if bitter, roast or grill.
Storage
Cool room or fridge.
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Ingredient challengeQuestions about Eggplant
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What is Eggplant?
A sponge for oil and flavour.
How do I use Eggplant?
Salt if bitter, roast or grill.
How do I store Eggplant?
Cool room or fridge.
What does it taste like?
Mild, smoky when blistered.
What can replace Eggplant?
silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish) (low for binding, carbonara, fried rice). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian eggplant, tomato and salted ricotta — named for an opera, cooked like a Tuesday.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Zaalouk
زعلوك
Cooked eggplant and tomato salad — smoky if you char the eggplant, a dip if you mash it.
45 minEasy🌶️
Kare-kare
Kare-kare
A peanut stew, usually oxtail — thick, yellow-orange, and unfinished without bagoong on the side.
3 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli
Escalivada
Escalivada
Charred eggplant, pepper and onion, peeled and oiled — Catalan fire vegetables, not a ratatouille.
1 hr 5 minEasyNo chilli
Baba ghanoush
بابا غنوج
Smoky eggplant, tahini and lemon — the mezze that should taste of fire, not of a steamed vegetable.
50 minEasyNo chilli
Moussaka
μουσακάς
Layered eggplant, spiced lamb and a thick béchamel — a Sunday tray, not a microwave yoghurt topping.
1 hr 55 minMediumNo chilli
İmam bayıldı
imam bayıldı
Eggplant collapsed in olive oil, onion and tomato — the imam fainted, allegedly, and there is no meat in the pot.
1 hr 10 minEasyNo chilli
Karnıyarık
karnıyarık
Split eggplant stuffed with mince — the imam's meatier cousin, still an oil pot.
1 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Aubergine & hummus grills
Aubergine & hummus grills from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
28 minMediumNo chilli
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Croatian lamb peka
Croatian lamb peka from Croatia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minA bit of workNo chilli
Eggplant Adobo
1. Slice 1 lb. small Japanese or Italian eggplant (about 3) into quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2"-wide pieces. Place in a medium bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
3 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli
Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce
Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minA bit of work🌶️
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minMediumNo chilli
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of workNo chilli
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minMedium🌶️
Roast fennel and aubergine paella
1 Put the fennel, aubergine, pepper and courgette in a roasting tray. Add a glug of olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss around to coat the veggies in the oil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, turning a coupl
1 hr 6 minA bit of workNo chilli
Grilled eggplant with coconut milk
Grilled eggplant with coconut milk from Philippines. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Pisto con huevos
Pisto con huevos from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli
Sichuan Eggplant
This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants. They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more tender and delicate. If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant,
47 minA bit of workNo chilli
Aubergine couscous salad
Aubergine couscous salad from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Crispy Eggplant
Crispy Eggplant from Philippines. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
Smoked aubergine purée
Smoked aubergine purée from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Tortang Talong
Tortang Talong from Philippines. Times were inferred from the source steps.
39 minMediumNo chilli
Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils
Roasted Eggplant With Tahini, Pine Nuts, and Lentils from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 23 minA bit of workNo chilli
Ratatouille
Ratatouille from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt
Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMedium🌶️
Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
55 minA bit of work🌶️
Antiguan Breakfast (Chop Up and ‘Saltfish’)
Chop Up and ‘Saltfish’
Antiguan Breakfast (Chop Up and ‘Saltfish’) from Antigua And Barbuda. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli