Eggplant, a type of vegetable from Southeast Asia, is a nutritious food source that boasts an array of health benefits. It contains carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins A and C, and potassium. Due to its versatility in cooking, it's a favourite ingredient in many Arabic dishes.
PRODUCT INFO Purple eggplants are long and thin, averaging 15-20 centimeters in length and 5 centimeters in diameter. These fruits can be crooked or straight, and its thin outer skin ranges from violet to bright purple. The inner flesh is cotton white, semi-firm, and nearly seedless. Purple eggplants have a mild and sweet flavor without the bitterness associated with eggplant. USES Purple eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as braising, stir-frying, sauteing and grilling. Their tender flesh cooks quicker than most Purple eggplant varieties, and its flavor and texture will be at its peak when baked. Stir-frying Purple eggplant is the most popular preparation method as the eggplant has a meaty and flavorful texture. Purple eggplant holds up well to spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. Complimentary ingredients include cumin, garlic, ginger, cilantro, fermented beans, chilies, soy sauce, vinegar, mushrooms, onions, sesame oil, chicken, pork, chickpeas, lentils, hardy greens, and summer vegetables such as tomatoes and squashes. Purple eggplant will keep up to one week when stored in a cool and dry place. SEASON Purple Eggplant is available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO White eggplants are slightly curved and oblong, averaging 10-17 centimeters in length. The outer skin is smooth and bright white with one bulbous end that tapers slightly to a green calyx. The cream-colored inner flesh is dense with many, edible white seeds. When cooked, White eggplants are creamy and mild with a light sweet flavor. USES White eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as sauteing pan-frying, deep-frying, grilling, and baking. Their skins are firmer than purple varieties and should be peeled before cooking. They can be sliced and grilled, used in stir-fries, or sauteing with other vegetables as a side dish. They can also be sliced and used as a substitute for meat in pasta dishes such as parmigiana bianca. White eggplants pair well with chilies, tomatoes, squash, stewed meats, grilled and baked fish, chicken, chickpeas, lentils, herbs such as basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, cheeses such as fresh cow's milk, parmesan, and aged sheep's cheese, miso, ginger, yuzu, garlic, and allspice. White eggplants will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place. SEASONS White eggplants are available during the summer months.
Eggplant / Brinjal
PRODUCT INFO Thai eggplants can have an elongated, cylindrical shape to a small, globular shape, averaging 2-3 centimeters in diameter. The outer skin is smooth and glossy and ranges from dark green, light green, to white. The vivid green hues begin at the fruit's stem and then fade to a creamy white in a striping pattern. The inner flesh is pale green to white and contains many small, brown, edible seeds. Thai eggplants are crunchy and mild with a slightly bitter taste. USES Thai eggplants can be consumed in both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, frying, baking, pureeing, stewing, stuffing, and pickling. This eggplant is unique because unlike other eggplant varieties that require cooking, it can be used in raw preparations, such as salads and crudite. The seeds are edible but can be difficult to chew. In cooked applications, Thai eggplants are most commonly used in curries, and when cooked they become soft and soak up the sauce with ease. They can also be sliced and added to stir-fries or battered and fried into a tempura side dish. Thai eggplant pairs well with aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and onions, herbs such as basil, oregano, cilantro and parsley, nightshade family members including tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers, as well as coconut milk, soy sauce, shellfish, and poultry. Thai eggplants will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place. SEASON Thai eggplants are available year-round.
PRODUCT INFO Pea eggplant are small and round, about the size of a pea and one centimeter in diameter. These tiny fruits are arranged in clusters of ten to fifteen bunched together in a fashion similar to grapes and as the fruits ripen their thin skin will turn from light green to yellow. The fruits grow on shrubs that can reach up to sixteen feet in height. The stems and leaves of the pea eggplant are covered in fine hairs, and small hooked thorns and the flowers of the plant are most often white. Each fruit can contain up to two hundred tiny, flat, brown, and edible seeds. pea eggplant range in flavor from bitter to tart when raw, and their texture is exceptionally crunchy. Once cooked they will take on a soft quality and the bitter flavor is minimized. USES Pea eggplant are used in both raw and cooked preparations. When fresh they are popularly used in nam prik kapee, a chili and shrimp paste blend commonly made in Thailand. They can also be pickled, dried, or served raw with dipping sauces. Pea eggplant can be grilled, braised, added to curries, soups, and stews, or tossed whole or chopped into stir-fries. To cut the bitterness, Pea eggplant can be boiled briefly before use. Pea eggplant pair well with mint, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, curry paste, rice, yams, and meats such as poultry and beef. Pea eggplant will keep up to three days when stored in a cool and dry place. SEASONS Pea eggplants are available year-round with peak season during the summer months.
PRODUCT INFO Small purple eggplant has both spherical and oval shapes. Properties of small purple eggplant no matter what color it is useful in many ways, for example, it is beneficial for diabetics because small purple eggplant contains substances that help strengthen the function of glucose, help drive parasites, help digestion, which helps the system. Excreted as well, in Small purple eggplant contains substances that are active against the growth of colon and liver cancer, help treat asthma, relieve bronchitis, lower cholesterol levels, reduce blood lipids. If anyone wants to lose weight, you can choose to eat eggplant to cook or eat fresh. USES Small Purple Eggplant Ingredients In addition to providing beautiful and appetizing colors It is also beneficial to the body as well. SEASONS Small Purple Eggplant is available year-round.
We specialize in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality vegetables, ensuring freshness and nutritional value with every harvest. Our expertise lies in the meticulous care and sustainable practices employed in our farming operations, guaranteeing a bountiful yield of vibrant and flavorful produce. We also source the finest fruits from orchards renowned for their exceptional taste and quality. Our commitment to excellence extends from the selection of seeds to the moment our fruits reach your doorstep, ensuring peak ripeness and flavor. We aim to be your preferred choice for all your vegetable and fruit needs. Please contact us if you wish to know more about Long Eggplant / Terung Panjang.
We specialize in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality vegetables, ensuring freshness and nutritional value with every harvest. Our expertise lies in the meticulous care and sustainable practices employed in our farming operations, guaranteeing a bountiful yield of vibrant and flavorful produce. We also source the finest fruits from orchards renowned for their exceptional taste and quality. Our commitment to excellence extends from the selection of seeds to the moment our fruits reach your doorstep, ensuring peak ripeness and flavor. We aim to be your preferred choice for all your vegetable and fruit needs. Please contact us if you wish to know more about Terung Pendek / Short Eggplant.
We specialize in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality vegetables, ensuring freshness and nutritional value with every harvest. Our expertise lies in the meticulous care and sustainable practices employed in our farming operations, guaranteeing a bountiful yield of vibrant and flavorful produce. We also source the finest fruits from orchards renowned for their exceptional taste and quality. Our commitment to excellence extends from the selection of seeds to the moment our fruits reach your doorstep, ensuring peak ripeness and flavor. We aim to be your preferred choice for all your vegetable and fruit needs. Please contact us if you wish to know more about Terung Bulat / Round Eggplant.
