How to Cut Eggplant
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How to Cut Eggplant
Description
How to Cut Eggplant details techniques for trimming and slicing eggplant into different shapes including slices, rounds, and cubes. It begins by removing the top and a small portion of the bottom, with an option to keep or peel the skin. The method then describes cutting the eggplant vertically or horizontally to produce consistently sized pieces approximately ½ inch thick. These cuts allow for even cooking and adaptability to diverse culinary uses like roasting, grilling, or stewing.
The texture after cutting will depend on cooking, but uniform pieces help achieve balanced results whether crisped on the edges or softened through moist heat methods. The instructions are uncomplicated and useful for cooks needing basic preparation skills for eggplant.
For storage, placing cut eggplant in an airtight container and refrigerating can preserve it for up to one week. Brushing with lemon juice may slow browning. Raw cut eggplant should be blanched before freezing to maintain quality, and can be stored in the freezer for up to six months.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
Instructions
- Remove the top and about ¼” of the bottom of the eggplant. You can leave the peel on or remove it using a sharp paring knife or peeler.
- Then cut into desired shape
- Slices: Stand the eggplant up vertically and make ½” vertical slices.
- Rounds: Lay the eggplant on its side and make ½” slices across the eggplant
- Cubes: Stand the eggplant up vertically and make ½” vertical slices. Then slice each slice into sticks. And finally, cut the sticks into desired cub size.
Notes
- Store cut eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Brush eggplant pieces with lemon juice to reduce browning during storage.
- For freezing, blanch raw cut eggplant first, then store frozen for up to six months.
- Allow frozen eggplant to fully thaw before cooking for best texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1049mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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