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Fresh Green Garlic
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Seasons/Availability
Typically having two seasons, Chinese eggplant is available November into March and June into October.
Description/Taste
Chinese eggplant are characterized by their long, thin shape and unique purple coloring (though there are also white and variegated varieties). Chinese eggplant can grow up to eighteen inches in length and two inches in diameter, and have the sweetest, mildest flavor of all eggplant varieties. Their flesh is typically white, meaty and nearly seedless.
Applications
Chinese eggplant are sweeter and have less seeds than globe eggplant, making them less bitter. They are well suited for braising, stir frying, grilling, baking and frying. Eggplant holds up well to strong spicy, sweet and savory flavors. Chinese eggplant will keep, refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Geography/History
The eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, and is a close relative to the tomato and potato. It is native to Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chinese Eggplant. One
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Typically having two seasons, Chinese eggplant is available November into March and June into October.
Description/Taste
Chinese eggplant are characterized by their long, thin shape and unique purple coloring (though there are also white and variegated varieties). Chinese eggplant can grow up to eighteen inches in length and two inches in diameter, and have the sweetest, mildest flavor of all eggplant varieties. Their flesh is typically white, meaty and nearly seedless.
Applications
Chinese eggplant are sweeter and have less seeds than globe eggplant, making them less bitter. They are well suited for braising, stir frying, grilling, baking and frying. Eggplant holds up well to strong spicy, sweet and savory flavors. Chinese eggplant will keep, refrigerated, for one to two weeks.
Geography/History
The eggplant is a member of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, and is a close relative to the tomato and potato. It is native to Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chinese Eggplant. One
is easiest, three is harder.
