For this recipe, I used Chinese. You can also use Japanese eggplant, which is a little longer in size. When selecting your eggplant, ensure that they are not the same size and the skin is not ...

It's also notorious for absorbing oil when it's fried, but that's not a problem with this recipe, where the eggplant is steamed ... to thin out the sauce. Buy Chinese or Japanese eggplants ...

Place the eggplant in a colander set over a plate and sprinkle liberally with salt. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes to drain.

This recipe for shrimp and eggplant stir-fry -- courtesy of recipe developer Julie Kinnaird -- combines chewy udon noodles, mellow Chinese eggplant, umami-filled mushrooms, and tender shrimp for an ...

A dish called “rei-shao-jao-chiezu,” whose name featured the Chinese characters for “grind,” “broil,” “spicy” and “eggplant,” piqued his interest. He had never seen the ...