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Chinese Eggplant
Inventory, 10 lbs : 260.57
This item was last sold on : 05/20/22
Description/Taste
Chinese 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. Chinese eggplants have a mild and sweet flavor without the bitterness associated with eggplant.
Seasons/Availability
Chinese eggplant is available year-round.
Current Facts
Chinese eggplant, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, is the name given to hundreds of eggplant varieties that are considered native to or cultivated throughout China and Asia. Also known as Oriental Charm and Pingtung Long, Chinese eggplant inherently has fewer seeds than Western eggplant varieties making them less bitter and meatier. Chinese eggplants are popularly used in stir-fries and will hold its shape when cooked.
Nutritional Value
Chinese eggplants contain rich levels of anthocyanins, a pigment not only responsible for the fruit's deep purple skin coloring but also known for its antioxidant properties. It also contains some manganese, potassium, and vitamin B6.
Applications
Chinese eggplants are best suited for cooked applications such as braising, stir-frying, sautéing, and grilling. Their tender flesh cooks quicker than most eggplant varieties, and its flavor and texture will be at its peak when baked. Stir-frying Chinese eggplant is the most popular preparation method as the eggplant has a meaty and flavorful texture. Chinese 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. Chinese eggplant will keep up to one week when stored in a cool and dry place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In addition to its culinary attributes, eggplant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The fruits, roots, and leaves of the Chinese eggplant are used to help reduce symptoms in an array of ailments such as toothaches, abscesses, wounds and sores, fever, and intestinal disorders.
Geography/History
Chinese eggplant varieties have historically been referred to as having Indo-Burma and Chinese origins, but there is also evidence as well of early cultivation occurring in India. Eggplant is documented in several botanical manuscripts such as the Qimi Yiaoshu written during the Southern and Northern Dynasties and The Atlas of Plants in Southern China written during the Western Jin Dynasty. Today Chinese eggplant is widely available in farmers markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Camino Riviera | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 206 days ago, 10/27/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 230 days ago, 10/03/21 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
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Chao Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 234 days ago, 9/29/21 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 237 days ago, 9/26/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 246 days ago, 9/17/21 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant from her produce 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 269 days ago, 8/25/21 
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SpecialtyProduce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 281 days ago, 8/13/21 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 304 days ago, 7/21/21 
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 304 days ago, 7/21/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1929 Hancock Street 619-295-3172 About 311 days ago, 7/14/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 329 days ago, 6/26/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 346 days ago, 6/09/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 352 days ago, 6/03/21 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant from Her Produce 
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Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 353 days ago, 6/02/21 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 574 days ago, 10/24/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 621 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant from Fresno Evergreen 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 633 days ago, 8/26/20 
superindo cinere raya
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 639 days ago, 8/20/20 Sharer's comments : terong ungu 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 644 days ago, 8/15/20 Sharer's comments : 🍆 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 646 days ago, 8/13/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant 🍆 
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Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 686 days ago, 7/04/20 
C&A Creative . Libation Lounge
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 688 days ago, 7/02/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant from her produce 
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Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 689 days ago, 7/01/20 
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Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 696 days ago, 6/24/20 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 698 days ago, 6/22/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant in season now! 🍆 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 706 days ago, 6/14/20 Sharer's comments : terong ungu 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 716 days ago, 6/04/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese eggplant are in season ! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
John Her Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-313-6676 About 717 days ago, 6/03/20 Sharer's comments : Chinese Eggplant spotted at Her Produce |
