Where to Store
Countertop
How Long to Store
5 Days
Storage Container?
Loose
1. Eggplants don’t love low temps — storing them in the fridge can cause off flavors, browning of flesh and pitting in the pulp.
2. Eggplants are very sensitive. To keep them lasting longer, store away from ethylene gas emitting fruits and veggies, like bananas, tomatoes and melons.
3. Mature eggplants can taste bitter, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad, try adding a little salt to help balance the flavor.
One turn off for many folks is eggplant’s bitter taste. You can help reduce it by tossing your cut eggplant with a sprinkle of salt. After letting it sit for about 30 minutes the bitter flavor will bead up and out, you can then blot off the resulting liquid and continue to cook as planned.
Eggplant will quickly turn brown after cutting, so wait to prep it until you are ready to use it. Ignore any discoloration as it will even out in the cooking process. Eggplant skins are completely edible, although they may be tougher on larger fruits and can be peeled if preferred.
Eggplant’s spongy texture will soak up any flavor you add to it, making it great for marinades, but not so much for oil - which will make your eggplant taste greasy if you add too much. A good tactic is to brush eggplant with oil then roast or broil until golden brown. Just make sure to give it plenty of space to caramelize otherwise you’ll end up steaming it instead of browning it.