aubergine (eggplant)

Eggplant, aubergine or brinjal is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.
Eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.
Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines. Typically used as a vegetable in cooking, it is a berry by botanical definition. It is related to the tomato, chili pepper, and potato. Like the tomato, its skin and seeds can be eaten, but, like the potato, it is usually eaten cooked. Eggplant is nutritionally low in macronutrient and micronutrient content, but the capability of the fruit to absorb oils and flavors into its flesh through cooking expands its use in the culinary arts.

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  1. Frizz1974

    Recipe Caponata

    I make this dish a lot, in big batches and freeze in large single servings to be consumed on its own, on toast, and sometimes even with an egg on top. 2 eggplants - roughly chopped 2 Tbls olive oil 1 onion - diced 2 ribs of celery - sliced 1 red capsicum - roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic...
  2. F

    Recipe Tatin of Aubergine & Honey (Tatin de Berenjena a la miel)

    In Madrid until Monday. This recipe, by coincidence, found its way to our table, and a tiny Tavern, located close to the Plaza Mayor, in the neighborhood of La Latina, on Cava Alta, in an oaky, rustic tiny haven for gourmets and syabrites alike. Tatin of Aubergine / Eggplant with Honey ...
  3. Morning Glory

    Recipe Brinjal Bhaji with Green and White Aubergines

    This is a very simple curry to make once you have made the Balti Spice Mix. You could make this with purple aubergines in which case the cooking time will be shorter. White and Thai green aubergine are more robust than the purple variety and do not disintegrate so easily. The skin on the Thai...
  4. F

    Recipe Risotto e Melanzane / Risotto with Aubergine (Eggplant)

    The glorious mountains, plains, lakes and urban metrópolis of Milano are all highlights of the north central región of Italia that shares their border with Switzerland .. One of the most essential crops of the region´s lower Po River Valley is Arborio and Canaroli rice, amongst others...
  5. Elawin

    Recipe Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Aubergines)

    Although this is normally regarded as a Turkish dish, it is eaten in Greece too, as well as being thought to be a Moorish dish originally. There are many versions of the same story as to how the dish got its name. Once there was a famous Turkish Imam who was particularly fond of aubergine...
  6. Morning Glory

    The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Aubergine (Eggplant)

    Congratulations go to morning glory who won the recipe challenge garlic with a recipe for Braised Shallot and Caramelised Garlic Tart and has chosen Aubergine (Eggplant) as the next challenge ingredient. The deadline for entries is midday (GMT) Tuesday 19th December. A Reminder of the "Rules"...
  7. Morning Glory

    Recipe Escalivada with Anchovies and Scented Onion Petals

    I came across Escalivada, which is a Spanish dish whilst searching for recipes which use peppers. In the original versions of this dish, the peppers would not normally be marinated but simply roasted (or grilled). I've also added scented onion petals as it is an idea I've been developing and I...
  8. Elawin

    Recipe Aubergine and Pepper Bake

    Cooking time: 60-65 mins Serves: 3-4 Ingredients: 2 aubergines, sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 100 g onion, chopped 350 g mixed peppers, sliced 1-2 cloves garlic, to taste 300 g tomatoes, chopped 50 g fresh breadcrumbs 50 g mature Cheddar cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley or mixed herbs, finely chopped...
  9. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Mediterranean aubergine rolls

    Ingredients for about 10 aubergine rolls: 2 sprig of fresh thyme (or basil if you prefer) 1 aubergine 100 g. of mozzarella extra virgin olive oil to taste n° 15 black or green pitted olives dried oregano a teaspoon of capers salt and black pepper to taste tomato sauce 100 ml 2/3 cherry...
  10. Bow pasta with aubergine

    Bow pasta with aubergine

    A simple and tasty pasta dish with aubergine, fresh tomatoes, basil and grated parmesan.
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  11. Morning Glory

    Recipe Aubergine, Potato and Feta Bake

    This is quite a versatile bake - you could add anchovies and leave out the feta, for example. Or you could use different cheeses. You could even add layers of (cooked) minced beef or lamb. You could use fresh tomatoes instead of tinned. I served it as a main course with a green salad. But it...
  12. Morning Glory

    Recipe Charred Haloumi, Pepper and Aubergine Stew

    Haloumi cheese has a wonderful creamy taste yet it stands up to grilling and holds its shape. It will absorb marinades really well and here I've used tamarind sauce, which adds a sweet and sour dimension. If you can't obtain tamarind sauce, I've suggested a substitute below. Charred Haloumi...
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  13. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Is the aubergine the next new superfood?

    http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-health/health-food-why-eggplant-is-the-new-superfood-20161209-gt7xob I have come to rather like aubergines in the last few years and have started using them in a new of recipes including dips and spreads. I rather like the silky texture it brings to the spread...
  14. Morning Glory

    Recipe Mushy Pea and Sprout Patties with Roasted Aubergine and Peppers

    Mushy Pea and Sprout Patties with Roasted Aubergine and Peppers These patties are made with mushy peas cooked from dried peas, rather than canned mushy peas. Its important to cook the peas right down until as much moisture is removed as possible. I don't know if this would work with canned mushy...
  15. Yorky

    Recipe Thai Ratatouille

    Ingredients 8 thai green eggplants, sliced 8 mm 5 gherkins, sliced 8 mm 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 Thai red chili peppers, chopped 4 flat leaf parsley, chopped olive oil seasoning Method Put the eggplants...
  16. Morning Glory

    Recipe Turmeric Roasted Aubergine with Mung Bean Curry

    Turmeric has a delicate aromatic earthy taste and this recipe is designed to bring that to the fore by minimising on the other spices used. Ghee seems to emphasise the aromatic quality of the turmeric, so use it if you can. Serves 2. Ingredients 1 aubergine 100g mung beans 5-6 cherry...
  17. Morning Glory

    Recipe Tofu, Aubergine and Beluga Lentils with Pomegranate Molasses

    What to do with the other half of the packet of those gorgeous Beluga lentils? That was my quest today. Here is what I did. Its sweet and sour with a little bit of heat from the chilli. Lets make tofu seductive, I thought (realising that this might be a contradiction in terms). This recipe...
  18. Morning Glory

    Recipe Lamb, Aubergine and Beluga Lentil Balti

    This one's for @epicuric, who challenged me to invent a lentil recipe he might like! A Balti is really a kind of curry made famous in the 'curry triangle' in Birmingham. Beluga lentils are so called because they resemble caviar. You could substitute other lentils as long as they are the type...
  19. niemela23

    Eggplant chips!

    A neat recipe I found tonight. Am going to try it out tomorrow. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/22983/eggplant-chips/
  20. djordjem87

    Recipe Ajvar- A serbian Dip

    Ok. This legendary dip is made from several ingredients and it is so tasty. You will need a special kind of red bell pepper, some eggplants, parsley, garlic and oil. The basics are simple. First you need to grill the peppers a and eggplants. ( mind that ratio is on the side of peppers)...
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