eggplant

Eggplant is a long, purple vegetable used in cuisines around the world. It has a soft texture and a mild flavor.

There are many famous dishes made with eggplant, such as baba ghanoush in the Middle East and parmigiana in Italy. In Korea, it is enjoyed in wraps (ssam) or stir-fries.

Eggplant is recognized as a health food because it is rich in antioxidants and low in calories. It is a particularly important ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and is used in a variety of recipes. Recently, it has also gained popularity as a key ingredient in vegetarian menus.

Eggplant is cooked in unique ways in traditional cuisines around the world. Distinct eggplant dishes have developed in different cultures, such as yu xiang qie zi (fish-fragrant eggplant) in China, imam bayildi in Turkey, and ratatouille in France. Recently, vegan burgers and meat substitute dishes using eggplant have also been gaining popularity.