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Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 1 ingredient

  1. Eggplant

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Eggplant Source of protein

    Source of protein · 1.0 g per 100 g, 16% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Eggplant, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Hot oil. Never put water on an oil fire: turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid or a damp tea towel. Pat food dry before it goes into hot oil, and lower it in gently, away from you.
  • Grill and open flame. Keep sleeves, hair and tea towels away from the flame, and stay with the grill while it's lit. Barbecue outdoors only, never in a closed space.

Method

  1. Also called baby eggplant, Italian eggplant looks like a smaller version of a globe eggplant.
  2. It has moderately moist flesh and a distinct spicy flavor and can be sautéed, broiled, grilled, and stir-fried.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Wok
  • Frying pan
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Wooden spoon