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Eggplants
Mild and faintly bitter raw, sweet and custardy once fully cooked.
Lens analyzedEggplant is a spongy, purple-skinned vegetable — botanically a fruit — that soaks up oil and seasoning readily and turns silky once cooked. Raw, the flesh is firm and slightly bitter; roasted, grilled, or fried, it collapses into a creamy texture used in dips, stews, and stir-fries.
Where it comes from
Eggplant was first domesticated in South and Southeast Asia and moved through Persia into the Mediterranean, where it became central to dishes like baba ghanoush, moussaka, and ratatouille. It also holds a major place in South Asian, Chinese, and Filipino cooking, often in long, slender varieties rather than the large globe shape.
Buying it
Pick eggplants that feel heavy for their size, with taut, glossy skin and a green cap that isn't shriveled. Skip any with soft spots, wrinkled patches, or a dull, dented surface.
Storing it
Eggplant keeps for about a week in the fridge crisper drawer; store it loose rather than bagged, since trapped moisture speeds up soft, brown patches.
Keeps about 7 days in the fridge.
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