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So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
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So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
Growing eggplant for the first time this year. Well, I did start some last year, but it didn't do anything before we moved and I now know it wasn't getting nearly enough water. Anyway, after the hailstorm devestation I needed something to fill up empty squares ASAP (too tempting to the puppy) and picked up 2 Hansel and 2 Cloud Nine eggplants at Home Depot. Both of the Hansels are doing great and have a couple ready to harvest with plenty more to come. Cloud Nines just set their first fruit, so not far behind.
I've never eaten eggplant. I've search the site and seen all sorts of recipes and have been collecting some on Pinterest as well. But what should I make first? What would be a good first introduction to eggplant. Sure hope I'm going to like it, as it seems to LOVE my climate now that I've added the drip irrigation!
I've never eaten eggplant. I've search the site and seen all sorts of recipes and have been collecting some on Pinterest as well. But what should I make first? What would be a good first introduction to eggplant. Sure hope I'm going to like it, as it seems to LOVE my climate now that I've added the drip irrigation!
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Re: So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
I like to slice it length wise, the whole length of the fruit. Slice about 1/4-1/2 inch thick and pan roast it with a little oil and salt 'til it's a little crispy. Soo good, I can hardly wait for fresh eggplant!
Eggplant loves oil and soaks it up like a sponge, so I use a nice olive oil.
You can also grill it. There are a lot of Turkish and Mideastern recipes that use eggplant, or aubergine. Delish!
Eggplant loves oil and soaks it up like a sponge, so I use a nice olive oil.
You can also grill it. There are a lot of Turkish and Mideastern recipes that use eggplant, or aubergine. Delish!
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Re: So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
I am jealous of such a situation. It is hard to grow here. I asked my hubby for introduction to eggplant suggests and he also suggests grilled slices. Probably the most familiar is eggplant Parmesan. I love ratatouille and moussaka.
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Re: So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
43 years a gardener and going strong with SFG.
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t3574-the-end-of-july-7-weeks-until-frost
There are certain pursuits which, if not wholly poetic and true, do at least suggest a nobler and finer relation to nature than we know. The keeping of bees, for instance. ~ Henry David Thoreau
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/t1306-other-gardening-books
Re: So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
Here are the 2 eggplants I picked today, along with 2 cukes that TOTALLY hid from me until it was too late.
ETA: I loved up the variety I got and it seems it's a good one. It's called Hansel and the fruit can be picked any time from 2-10 inches. I've got five more form on each plant and tons more flowers.
Last edited by elliephant on 5/7/2012, 10:02 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : typo)
elliephant- Posts : 842
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Re: So, what should be my first taste of eggplant?
Update: I had Eggplant Marinara tonight and it was quite yummy. Next time I want to add mushrooms. The recipe called for "Italian seasoning" and I used my homegrown basil (fresh) and oregano (dried). I'd love to be able to make it with my homegrown tomatoes as well if I could ever conquer the diseases that so plague them.
elliephant- Posts : 842
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