Eggplant 101

I'm gonna tell you everything you need to know about selecting, storing, and preparing eggplant so that you feel confident enough to use this yummy veggie in your kitchen tonite! And don't forget to visit http://www.danispies.com/archives/grains/roasted_eggplant_couscous_sala.php to check out some recipe ideas that highlight eggplant.

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[hybridman007]

Hello Dani! I have always read how eggplant is very good for you, but all recipes I read or saw always involved cutting out and removing the skin. Like an apple, I understood the skin to be packed with nutrients. Thank you very much for showing me that the skin can stay on. Love the recipe with onions and garlic. Btw did you know there is even a very effective skin cancer serum who's primary ingredient is eggplant extract? Thanks again.

[danispies]

@hybridman007 So glad the video was helpful! And I did not know about the skin cancer serum... pretty cool!

[knicoal]

Thanks, Dani! I used this video and my eggplant actually turned out correctly (aka not super mushy) for the first time. Just to comment on what someone else said -- I found this version to be far to salty for me and next time I will do a better job of wiping off excess salt when drying and that should solve it.

[danispies]

@knicoal Thanks for the feedback!  I will definitely keep this in mind:)

[Mileenia]

OMG woow big eggplants u have there in america

[danispies]

@Mileenia Yep. These are called Globe eggplants and they are pretty big compared to all of the other varieties.

[1Nanalo]

in my country eggplant is long and skinny

[lusciouslioness66]

Ummmmmm Egg Plant is a fairly large "FRUIT" not VEGGIE!!! Just a FYI..

[karezza6]

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[artnardone]

fill that tea pot with water!

[mange013]

she is sexy ;)

[iinsaneWANTdeathh]

@1Nanalo well.. in america everything's obese so.

[italiantazman]

Great info

[hybridman007]

Thanks for your response! I really appreciate it. I do have another question for you - what are the pros and cons of eating "pickled" eggplant (as well as artichoke hearts, etc.) from companies like Unico etc.? I don't always have time to prepare from fresh and I have no idea about the nutrition value of this type of bottled goods. Thanks again :)

[hybridman007]

I do have another question for you - what are the pros and cons of eating "pickled" eggplant (as well as artichoke hearts, etc.) from companies like Unico etc.? I don't always have time to prepare from fresh and I have no idea about the nutrition value of this type of bottled goods. Thanks again :)