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Description/Taste
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.
Seasons/Availability
Thai eggplants are available year-round.
Current Facts
Thai eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are members of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family, along with potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Also known as Round eggplant, Makua pot, and Ma keua praw, Thai eggplants are the given name to many eggplant cultivars of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Thai eggplant varieties are known for containing some of the smallest cultivated eggplant varieties in the marketplace and the most common varieties found are Petch Siam, Tiger hybrid, Green Doll, and the Kermit hybrid.
Nutritional Value
Thai eggplants contain dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, and antioxidants.
Applications
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.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Thai eggplants are most popularly used in Thailand in Thai curry to add texture and flavor. This dish incorporates eggplants with curry paste, basil, chilies, coconut cream, kaffir limes, and any meat or vegetables of choice. In Thailand, eggplants are a common household ingredient and are typically used in curry dishes, pickling, and adding raw to nam prik, a Thai chili sauce made with fermented shrimp paste. They are also consumed raw as a crunchy afternoon snack.
Geography/History
The Thai eggplant's ancestry can be traced to India, where eggplant grows both wild and domestically. From India, many varieties of eggplants were distributed and shared along trade routes in Asia and each region began creating their own hybrids and new eggplant varieties, like the Thai eggplant. Today, Thai eggplants can be found in farmers markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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Virginia Park Farmer's Market
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 162 days ago, 11/07/20 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA About 342 days ago, 5/11/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh Thai Eggplant now available! 
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Lee Lee International Supermarket
Lee Lee International Market
Near Peoria, Arizona, United States7575 W Cactus Road Peoria AZ 85381 623-773-3345 About 468 days ago, 1/06/20 
Nam Dae Mun
Nam De Mun
Near Clarkston, Georgia, United States5158 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain GA 678-705-0220 About 603 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Thai eggplant at Nam Dae Mun Supermarket Near Atlanta 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 https://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com About 605 days ago, 8/22/19 Sharer's comments : Thai eggplant in good supplies at Dekalb Farmers near Atlanta Georgia 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chao - Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesFresno, CA 559-385-4959 About 606 days ago, 8/21/19 Sharer's comments : Eggplants are still happening! Are they on your menu? 
Mithapheap
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Near Alameda, California, United States1400 14th Ave Oakland CA 94606 510-436-3826 www.thaifoodandtravel.com About 623 days ago, 8/04/19 
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Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 624 days ago, 8/03/19 
Mekong
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Asian Food Mart
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Near Santa Rosa, California, United States3080 Marlow Road Santa Rosa CA 95403 707-540-0499 About 635 days ago, 7/23/19 
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Fresno evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 645 days ago, 7/13/19 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 646 days ago, 7/12/19 |
