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Chinese Eggplant
Inventory, 30 lbs : 52.26
This item was last sold on : 09/22/23
Description/Taste
Chinese eggplants are long and thin, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length and 5 centimeters in diameter. These fruits can be crooked or straight, and its thin outer skin ranges from violet to bright purple. The inner flesh is cotton white, semi-firm, and nearly seedless. Chinese eggplants have a mild and sweet flavor without the bitterness associated with eggplant.
Seasons/Availability
Chinese eggplant is available year-round.
Current Facts
Chinese eggplant, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, is the name given to hundreds of eggplant varieties that are considered native to or cultivated throughout China and Asia. Also known as Oriental Charm and Pingtung Long, Chinese eggplant inherently has fewer seeds than Western eggplant varieties making them less bitter and meatier. Chinese eggplants are popularly used in stir-fries and will hold its shape when cooked.
Nutritional Value
Chinese eggplants contain rich levels of anthocyanins, a pigment not only responsible for the fruit's deep purple skin coloring but also known for its antioxidant properties. It also contains some manganese, potassium, and vitamin B6.
Applications
Chinese eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as braising, stir-frying, sautéing, and grilling. Their tender flesh cooks quicker than most eggplant varieties, and its flavor and texture will be at its peak when baked. Stir-frying Chinese eggplant is the most popular preparation method as the eggplant has a meaty and flavorful texture. Chinese eggplant holds up well to spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Complimentary ingredients include cumin, garlic, ginger, cilantro, fermented beans, chilies, soy sauce, vinegar, mushrooms, onions, sesame oil, chicken, pork, chickpeas, lentils, hardy greens, and summer vegetables such as tomatoes and squashes. Chinese eggplant will keep up to one week when stored in a cool and dry place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In addition to its culinary attributes, eggplant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The fruits, roots, and leaves of the Chinese eggplant are used to help reduce symptoms in an array of ailments such as toothaches, abscesses, wounds and sores, fever, and intestinal disorders.
Geography/History
Chinese eggplant varieties have historically been referred to as having Indo-Burma and Chinese origins, but there is also evidence as well of early cultivation occurring in India. Eggplant is documented in several botanical manuscripts such as the Qimi Yiaoshu written during the Southern and Northern Dynasties and The Atlas of Plants in Southern China written during the Western Jin Dynasty. Today Chinese eggplant is widely available in farmers markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 8584721251 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Open Gym-White Rice Bodega | San Diego CA | 619-289-9182 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| White Rice Morena | San Diego CA | 619-289-9208 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5737 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
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| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 9/13/23 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Her Produce 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 53 days ago, 8/02/23 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 82 days ago, 7/04/23 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 384 days ago, 9/04/22 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 461 days ago, 6/19/22 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno,CA 1-559-385-4959 About 466 days ago, 6/15/22 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 473 days ago, 6/08/22 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Her Produce 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 697 days ago, 10/27/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 720 days ago, 10/03/21 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 725 days ago, 9/29/21 
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Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 727 days ago, 9/26/21 |
