Chinese eggplant
Chinese eggplant is a long, slender variety of eggplant with smooth, thin skin that ranges in color from light lavender to deep purple. It is similar in shape to Japanese eggplant but is often longer, slightly wider, and lighter in color. Its pale flesh is tender and contains relatively few seeds, giving it a mild, slightly sweet flavor with subtle earthy notes and very little bitterness. When cooked, Chinese eggplant becomes soft, creamy, and silky while readily absorbing the flavors of sauces, marinades, herbs, and seasonings. Its thin skin and tender flesh allow it to cook quickly, making it especially well suited for stir-frying, sautéing, steaming, roasting, grilling, braising, and other quick-cooking methods.
Where to buy fresh Chinese eggplant near you
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Choosing
Choose Chinese eggplants that are firm, smooth, and glossy, with evenly colored skin and fresh-looking green caps and stems. They should feel relatively heavy for their size and give only slightly when gently pressed. Avoid eggplants with soft spots, deep bruising, significant wrinkles, dull skin, or signs of decay. Smaller to medium-sized eggplants are often especially tender and contain fewer developed seeds.
Where to find locally grown Chinese eggplant
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